Sans Superellipse Keno 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Procerus' by Artegra and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, urgent, punchy, retro, industrial, space saving, speed cue, impact display, modernized retro, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, high-impact.
A compact, heavy oblique sans with tight proportions and a strong forward slant. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with rounded-rectangle shaping in bowls and counters that keeps curves smooth and compact. Terminals are mostly blunt, and many forms show subtly angled cuts that reinforce a fast, aerodynamic rhythm. Spacing appears tight and efficient, producing dense word shapes that read as a single, forceful texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, sports and esports graphics, event posters, retail promotions, and bold packaging. It can also work for logos and badges where a compact, slanted wordmark needs to feel fast and powerful.
The overall tone feels fast and assertive, with a competitive, high-energy attitude. Its compressed, slanted silhouette suggests speed and momentum, giving it a punchy, no-nonsense voice that fits action-oriented or promotional messaging.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while preserving a smooth, contemporary silhouette. The rounded-rectangle construction and strong slant appear intended to communicate speed, strength, and clarity in display typography.
Round letters like O/C/G stay compact and squarish in their internal space, while diagonals in A/K/V/W/X are sturdy and engineered rather than delicate. Numerals and capitals maintain the same forward drive, creating a consistent, poster-ready presence across mixed content.