Sans Superellipse Piged 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Horizon' by Bitstream, 'Posterface' by CozyFonts, 'Goodland' by Swell Type, 'Matricule 59' by designdefontes, and 'Competition' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, condensed, retro, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, industrial tone, geometric consistency, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, tall proportions.
This typeface uses tall, compact letterforms built from straight vertical strokes and rounded-rectangle curves. Corners are consistently softened, giving bowls and terminals a squared-off, superellipse feel rather than purely circular geometry. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular, with crisp apertures and minimal internal detailing. The rhythm is strongly vertical and regular, with short crossbars and restrained joins that keep silhouettes clean and column-like across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same tall, boxy construction, maintaining uniform density and a poster-friendly texture.
It performs best in large sizes where its compact width and heavy, simplified forms can deliver maximum impact—such as posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, and packaging. It can also work for short subheads or UI labels when a dense, industrial voice is desired, but extended text will feel visually forceful and tightly packed.
The overall tone is direct and mechanical, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its condensed, rounded-rectilinear shaping evokes industrial labeling and mid-century display typography, lending a subtle retro flavor while still feeling contemporary and engineered.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient display sans that prioritizes strong vertical structure, consistent rounded-rectangle geometry, and high visual solidity. Its letterforms aim for quick recognition and bold presence while maintaining a cohesive, engineered aesthetic across cases and numerals.
Uppercase forms tend to read as monolithic blocks with small interior openings, while lowercase maintains the same compressed footprint and sturdy stance. Round letters such as O/C/G are notably squared in their curvature, reinforcing the consistent superellipse theme across the set.