Sans Superellipse Ikgah 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Roc Grotesk' by Kostic; 'Martian Grotesk' by Martian Fonts; 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type; 'Amfibia', 'Karibu', and 'Movida' by ROHH; 'Palo' by TypeUnion; and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, display emphasis, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse-based construction and softly squared corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with compact counters and generous internal curvature that keeps forms from feeling rigid despite the weight. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall rhythm is steady and geometric; diagonals and joins (notably in V/W/X and k) are simplified and sturdy. Figures match the letterforms in weight and squareness, reading as solid, poster-oriented numerals rather than delicate text figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It performs well when you want a dense, graphic typographic texture and clear silhouette at display sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, combining bold presence with softened geometry. It evokes a contemporary-retro, “friendly headline” feel—confident and attention-grabbing without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, geometric voice—prioritizing strong silhouettes, simple construction, and a friendly, contemporary display character.
Round letters (O/C/G/Q) lean toward rounded-rectangle shapes, and many characters show intentionally tight apertures and counters that increase visual punch at large sizes. The lowercase maintains the same blocky logic as the capitals, keeping a consistent, chunky texture in running lines.