Sans Superellipse Pokew 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, modern, utilitarian, urban, retro, space saving, display clarity, modern signage, geometric character, rounded corners, compact, tall, clean, crisp.
A tall, compact sans with strongly condensed proportions and gently rounded, superellipse-like curves. Strokes are mostly monoline with subtle modulation, and terminals tend to be squared-off but softened, producing a crisp, engineered feel. Counters are tight and vertical, and many glyphs emphasize straight-sided geometry (notably in O/C/G forms) with occasional angled joins to keep rhythm lively. The overall spacing and silhouette read as efficient and space-saving, with clear differentiation in key shapes like the open-top “4”, angled “7”, and a single-storey “g”.
Best suited to space-constrained display settings such as headlines, posters, and wayfinding where a tall condensed voice improves fit without sacrificing clarity. It can also work well on packaging and branding applications that benefit from a clean, structured tone and strong vertical presence. For longer passages, it will read most comfortably at larger sizes where the tight counters have room to breathe.
The font conveys a contemporary, functional tone with a hint of vintage poster and signage character. Its condensed stance feels assertive and economical, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. Overall it suggests urban practicality—suited to messages that need to look direct, organized, and modern.
The design appears intended as a condensed, space-efficient sans that leans on rounded-rectangle construction for a distinctive yet restrained personality. It prioritizes verticality, consistent rhythm, and clear letter differentiation to perform reliably in attention-driven typography.
Round letters are constructed more like rounded rectangles than perfect circles, giving text a vertical, architectural texture. Diagonals (A, V, W, X) are narrow and steep, reinforcing the compressed rhythm, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, compact color in running text.