Sans Superellipse Pilat 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry and 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, poster, urban, impactful, condensed, space-saving, high impact, display emphasis, strong branding, blocky, compact, tall, rounded corners, monoline.
A compact, vertically oriented sans with heavy, monoline strokes and tightly contained counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving O/C/G and the bowls of B/P/R a squared-off softness rather than true circularity. Terminals and joins stay clean and straightforward, with minimal flare and a consistent, sturdy rhythm; the overall texture is dense and dark, especially in longer lines. Numerals and lowercase follow the same condensed, blocky construction, keeping proportions tall and space-efficient.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and other short, high-impact text where condensed width and heavy color are advantages. It can also work well on packaging and bold branding systems that need a compact, vertical voice, especially where space is limited.
The font reads assertive and utilitarian, with a strong sign-painting and poster sensibility. Its compressed, weighty forms convey urgency and punch, feeling modern, urban, and slightly industrial rather than elegant or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms sturdy and consistent. It prioritizes strong silhouette, even stroke economy, and a punchy display presence over airy readability.
Round letters maintain a boxy curvature that helps preserve width economy while staying friendly at the corners. At display sizes the face feels highly graphic; in longer settings, the tight apertures and dense color create a bold wall-of-type effect.