Sans Superellipse Kego 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'FX Ambasans' by Differentialtype, 'Lohamon' and 'Phatthana' by Jipatype, and 'Hemi Head' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, e-sports, product packaging, sporty, techy, assertive, dynamic, futuristic, impact, speed, modernity, branding, display, oblique, blocky, squared, rounded, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with squared, superelliptical rounds and a slightly compressed internal geometry that keeps counters tight. Strokes are blunt-ended with clean, machined-looking joins, and curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than circular bowls. The rhythm is punchy and forward-leaning, with short crossbars, sturdy diagonals, and a generally low-contrast, uniform stroke feel. Numerals follow the same angular-rounded construction, reading like cut, slanted blocks with consistent corner radii.
Best suited for high-impact display roles such as sports identities, athletic apparel graphics, e-sports and gaming titles, punchy advertising headlines, and packaging where a fast, technical mood is desired. It also works well for short UI labels or section headers when you want a strong, forward-leaning emphasis.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary, leaning into a sporty, performance-driven voice. Its oblique stance and squared rounding give it a tech-forward, industrial confidence that feels suited to motion, speed, and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual momentum and solidity through a strong oblique slant, tight counters, and rounded-rectangular construction. It prioritizes presence and speed cues over neutrality, aiming for a modern, engineered aesthetic that holds up in large, bold applications.
Several glyphs emphasize distinctive, engineered shapes (notably the squared ‘O/0’-style forms and the open, angular ‘S’), which reinforces a display-first personality. The tight apertures and compact counters favor bold, high-contrast settings over long passages at small sizes.