Sans Superellipse Otnos 8 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Erliga' by Haniefart, 'Yoshida Sans' and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, industrial, retro, athletic, utilitarian, condensed, space-saving impact, logo display, modular geometry, high contrast presence, rounded corners, square curves, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and curves resolve into squared-off bowls with softened corners rather than true circles. Counters are small and often rectangular, giving letters a tight, dense color and a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are blunt and straight, and many forms feel built from vertical pillars and squared arches, producing a highly structured, engineered silhouette.
Best used for headlines, short display lines, and brand marks where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It works well on posters, packaging, apparel graphics, and labels that benefit from a sturdy, engineered look. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with ample tracking and leading.
The overall tone is tough and functional, with a distinctly retro-industrial flavor. Its condensed, blocky shapes suggest sports and workwear graphics, while the rounded corners keep it friendly rather than harsh. The result feels assertive and attention-grabbing, suited to bold messaging and signage-like impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a tight width, using rounded-square geometry to create a distinctive, consistent silhouette. Its construction prioritizes bold presence and repeatable modular forms, aligning with display typography for graphic, logo-forward applications.
The squared, softened geometry creates clear, repeatable shapes across the alphabet, with especially prominent verticals and compact apertures. At larger sizes it reads as a deliberate stylistic statement; at smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight may require generous spacing and careful color/contrast choices.