Sans Superellipse Oldag 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: signage, packaging, posters, headlines, wayfinding, industrial, utilitarian, retro, authoritative, compact, space saving, high impact, systematic, signage clarity, rounded corners, condensed, blocky, monoline, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with squared terminals softened by consistent corner radii. Strokes are largely monoline, producing a dense, even color and strong vertical emphasis. Counters tend toward squarish forms, while curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls; apertures are relatively tight, and joins are clean and minimal. The overall rhythm is disciplined and space-efficient, with sturdy uppercase and straightforward lowercase shapes that keep details simple at text and display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where compact width and strong weight help maximize impact in limited space. Its rounded corners and sturdy construction also fit wayfinding, labels, and product/industrial UI contexts that benefit from a clear, durable tone.
The tone is pragmatic and industrial, balancing a friendly softness from rounded corners with a firm, no-nonsense presence. It reads as retro-modern—suggesting mid-century signage and equipment labeling—while remaining clean and contemporary in use.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact sans with an engineered, rounded-rect aesthetic—optimized for clarity and presence rather than delicacy. Its simplified forms and consistent corner treatment suggest a focus on repeatable, system-friendly lettershapes for display and functional typography.
Uppercase forms feel particularly robust and signage-ready, and numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. The punctuation and basic shapes shown maintain the same squared-but-softened voice, reinforcing a consistent, engineered personality.