Sans Superellipse Etmof 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, condensed, dynamic, industrial, urgent, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display emphasis, oblique, tall, compact, blocky, rounded corners.
A compact, slanted sans with tall proportions and tightly packed letterforms. Strokes are uniform and heavy, with rounded-rectangle curves that keep counters narrow and controlled. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, while bowls and rounds feel like softened superellipses rather than perfect circles. The rhythm is vertically driven, with straight stems and compressed apertures that produce a dense, efficient texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where space is limited but presence is needed. It can also work for packaging and wayfinding-style graphics that benefit from a dense, vertical texture and strong silhouette.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with an assertive, forward-leaning stance. Its compressed shapes and solid color create a sporty, utilitarian feel suited to high-impact messaging. The rounded corners temper the aggression slightly, adding a modern, engineered smoothness.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in constrained horizontal space while maintaining a clean, contemporary sans construction. Its superelliptical rounding and blunt terminals suggest a focus on engineered clarity and a punchy, athletic display voice.
Uppercase forms read especially compact and uniform, while lowercase maintains the same narrow, upright structure with a clear oblique slant. Numerals are similarly condensed and sturdy, designed to hold their shape at display sizes and in tight layouts.