Sans Superellipse Otden 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Havard' by Adam Fathony, 'Gubia' by Graviton, 'Borough Hall JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Conthey' and 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Rotundus' by dayflash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, playful, sturdy, compact, impact, compactness, modularity, distinctiveness, approachability, rounded corners, squarish, geometric, blocky, softened.
A compact, heavy sans with a squarish, superelliptical construction: rounds are more like rounded rectangles, and curves resolve into flattened bowls and softly radiused corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and a strong, even color in text. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared-off, while key joins and shoulders are simplified into smooth, modular curves. The overall rhythm is tight, with short apertures and sturdy forms; numerals match the letterforms with the same rounded-rect geometry and solid, poster-like presence.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where its compact mass and distinctive rounded-rect geometry can be appreciated—posters, packaging, logos, labels, and signage. It can work for short subheads or emphatic UI labels, but the dense counters and tight apertures favor larger sizes and lower text volumes for maximum clarity.
The tone is bold and confident with a friendly, slightly retro-technological flavor. Its softened corners keep the heaviness from feeling harsh, giving it an approachable, toy-like solidity that can read as industrial signage, arcade-era display, or contemporary branding with a playful edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed footprint, using a modular superellipse geometry to create a distinctive, cohesive voice. It aims for a balance of toughness and friendliness—strong silhouettes with softened corners for broad, contemporary display use.
The font’s identity is driven by repeated rounded-rectangle motifs across bowls, arches, and diagonals, creating a cohesive, systemized look. Counters are relatively small and apertures are restrained, which increases impact at large sizes and in short bursts of text.