Sans Superellipse Olmab 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, assertive, industrial, condensed, sporty, retro, space-saving impact, brand presence, display strength, functional clarity, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly contained counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and rounds a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with minimal modulation and mostly blunt terminals; joins are clean and functional. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, built-up structure with single-storey forms (notably the a) and sturdy stems, while numerals follow the same condensed, blocky logic for consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and signage where strong presence and compact width are advantages. It can also work for labels, apparel graphics, and bold UI callouts when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its rounded-square construction adds a friendly, engineered softness to an otherwise tough, compressed voice, evoking athletic branding, industrial labeling, and headline-driven graphic design.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-square construction to keep the weight approachable while maintaining a rugged, engineered texture. Consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals suggests a focus on practical display typography for modern branding and attention-grabbing communication.
Spacing and silhouette are geared toward dense setting: narrow letterforms create a strong vertical rhythm and a dark, even typographic color. Rounded corners prevent the weight from feeling sharp, while the compact apertures and counters emphasize punch over delicacy.