Sans Superellipse Rilet 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, brand marks, packaging, editorial, fashion, artful, modernist, sophisticated, luxury display, editorial impact, modern elegance, compact set width, condensed, delicate, crisp, airy, elegant.
A refined, condensed display sans with extremely slim vertical stems and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are taut and controlled, with rounded-rectangle softness in bowls and counters, while joins and terminals stay clean and unadorned. The overall rhythm is strongly vertical, with tall ascenders/uppercase proportions and compact sidebearings that create a tightly packed texture. Lowercase forms remain clear at a normal x-height but read as drawn and stylized due to the hairline horizontals and narrow apertures; numerals follow the same tall, streamlined construction.
Best suited to large sizes where the delicate hairlines can hold up—headlines, mastheads, lookbooks, and poster typography. It can also work for short brand expressions (logos, labels, and packaging) where a tall, elegant voice is desired; for longer passages, generous size and spacing will help preserve clarity.
The tone feels editorial and fashion-forward, mixing precision with a slightly dramatic, calligraphic tension. Its airy hairlines and towering proportions suggest luxury, modern posters, and high-end packaging rather than utilitarian UI text.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, contemporary display voice that feels upscale and graphic. By pairing condensed proportions with sculpted, high-contrast strokes and controlled rounded forms, it aims to create strong vertical presence and a memorable silhouette in titles and branding.
The design’s contrast is expressed mostly through hairline cross-strokes and diagonals against sturdier verticals, giving letters like A, K, V, W, and X a distinctive, blade-like look. Round letters such as O, C, and Q stay smooth and contained, helping maintain a consistent, polished silhouette across the set.