Sans Superellipse Jirik 8 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Delgos' by Typebae and 'Reigner' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, tech, industrial, retro, assertive, futuristic, impact, space saving, tech tone, systematic geometry, squared, rounded corners, condensed, blocky, geometric.
A condensed, geometric sans built from squared, rounded-rectangle forms with consistently thick strokes and minimal contrast. Curves resolve into softened corners and superellipse-like bowls, giving counters a rectangular feel (notably in O/o and D/d). Terminals are clean and blunt, with a tall lowercase that sits close to the cap height and compact apertures that keep the texture dense. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, producing a strong, uniform “barcode” color in text while still allowing distinct silhouettes in key letters and figures.
Best suited for short, bold applications such as headlines, branding marks, product labels, and display typography where a condensed footprint is helpful. It also fits interface-style graphics (game/UI overlays, sci‑fi themed titles) where a robust, engineered look is desired.
The font reads as technical and industrial, with a retro-futurist edge reminiscent of sci‑fi interfaces, arcade graphics, and engineered labeling. Its compact, high-impact shapes communicate firmness and utility more than warmth or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and space efficiency while maintaining a coherent rounded-rect geometry. By standardizing strokes and corner behavior, it aims for a modern, device-like voice that stays legible in display settings and holds up well in dense, all-caps or mixed-case compositions.
The design’s rounded-square construction creates a consistent visual system across caps, lowercase, and numerals, emphasizing verticality and sturdy interior geometry. Because the apertures and counters are relatively compact, the font’s personality strengthens at larger sizes where the squared rounds are most apparent.