Sans Superellipse Pogab 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neumatic Gothic' by Arkitype, 'Kaneda Gothic' and 'Rama Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, retro, assertive, architectural, poster-like, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, strong branding, geometric consistency, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, monolinear.
A condensed, high-impact sans with a rectilinear build and consistently softened corners. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, giving O/C/G/Q and the lowercase a/e a superelliptical feel rather than purely circular. Strokes read essentially monolinear, with flat terminals and compact apertures; the narrow set-width and tight internal spaces create a dense, vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same squared, compressed logic, with simplified, sturdy forms that maintain the font’s uniform texture.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its dense vertical rhythm and compact proportions can deliver strong presence. It works well for posters, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a condensed footprint and a sturdy, engineered feel; it is less ideal for long-form reading due to tight apertures and heavy texture.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling, vintage signage, and display typography built for quick recognition. Its compressed stance and squared geometry add a disciplined, architectural character, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling sharp or overly technical.
The design appears aimed at creating a compact display sans that maximizes impact in limited horizontal space. By combining squared structures with softened corners and largely uniform stroke weight, it targets bold, practical communication with a slightly retro-industrial edge.
Lowercase forms show single-storey constructions (notably a) and compact openings in letters like e and s, increasing the solid black presence at text sizes. The Q features a simple internal tail treatment, and the W/M forms are tightly constructed to preserve the condensed, columnar cadence across the alphabet.