Sans Superellipse Edkoh 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type and 'Gazzetta' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, industrial, condensed, retro, space saving, high impact, speed, modern utility, headline focus, slanted, compressed, upright tension, flat-sided, rounded corners.
This typeface is a slanted, tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact footprint. Strokes stay largely uniform, with softly rounded corners and subtly squared curves that give rounds a superellipse feel rather than perfect circles. Terminals are mostly clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm is vertical and forward-leaning, with narrow counters and efficient spacing that keeps lines dense and energetic.
It works best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports graphics, logos/wordmarks, and packaging where a dense, vertical texture is desirable. The condensed width makes it useful when space is limited, especially for punchy titles and stacked layouts.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and utilitarian, with a sporty, poster-like edge. Its compressed shapes and forward slant evoke motion and urgency, while the rounded-rectangle geometry adds a modern, engineered flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a forward-leaning stance with rounded-rectilinear curves for a streamlined, contemporary look. Its consistent stroke weight and compressed counters suggest a focus on clarity and punch in display typography.
Caps and numerals share the same compressed, flat-sided construction, helping headlines look cohesive. The lowercase includes compact, simplified forms with tight apertures, which reinforces a strong texture at display sizes but can feel intense in long passages.