Sans Superellipse Orkih 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agharti' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, brand marks, condensed, industrial, retro, punchy, poster-like, space-saving, high impact, geometric clarity, compact, blocky, rounded, tight, sturdy.
This typeface is built on compact, rounded-rectangle forms with heavily vertical construction and tight internal counters. Strokes stay broadly even, giving the letters a solid, blocky presence, while corners and joins are softened rather than sharp. Curves (C, O, S) read as superelliptical and slightly squared-off, and apertures are relatively small, reinforcing a dense texture. The lowercase is similarly compressed with short extenders and simplified, upright shapes; overall spacing appears tight and the rhythm is strongly vertical.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short emphatic lines where compact width and strong vertical rhythm help fit more characters into limited space. It can work well for packaging, labels, signage, and bold branding applications that benefit from a sturdy, geometric voice. For body copy, it will generally perform better at larger sizes with generous tracking and leading to avoid a dense, dark texture.
The font conveys a confident, utilitarian tone with a vintage, sign-painter/advertising flavor. Its dense silhouettes and softened geometry feel bold and no-nonsense, suggesting urgency and impact while staying approachable due to the rounded terminals.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in narrow horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to maintain clarity and consistency while keeping a friendly edge. It prioritizes uniformity and strong silhouette recognition over open counters and delicate detail.
The numeral set matches the condensed, superelliptical logic—forms like 0 and 8 are narrow with small counters, and the 1 is a simple vertical stroke. The overall color on the page is dark and uniform, which helps headlines feel cohesive but can make long passages feel heavy if set too tightly.