Sans Superellipse Maluh 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Blacky' by Afdalul Zikri, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Boldine' by Fateh.Lab, and 'Amsi Grotesk' and 'Goudar HL' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, cartoonish, impact, friendliness, space-saving, retro display, playfulness, rounded, soft, compact, blocky, stout.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are broadly uniform, with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and strong color on the page. Counters are small and squarish/ovalized, apertures tend to be tight, and terminals are blunt with generous rounding. Proportions are condensed with short extenders and a tall, prominent lowercase presence, creating an efficient, stacked rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, short copy, and branding where strong impact and a friendly voice are needed—such as posters, packaging, signage, kids/entertainment materials, and logo-like wordmarks. It can work in brief text at larger sizes, but its tight counters and dense weight favor display settings over long reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and bold, with a toy-like, retro display feel. Its rounded geometry and compressed forms read as approachable and humorous while still feeling confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width while maintaining an inviting, rounded personality. Its superelliptical construction and tight interior spaces suggest a focus on bold, space-efficient display typography that stays playful rather than aggressive.
The forms lean toward superelliptical curves rather than circular ones, giving bowls and shoulders a slightly boxy softness. Numerals and caps match the same compact, rounded logic, helping headings and mixed-case settings feel cohesive.