Sans Superellipse Olrez 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neumatic Gothic' and 'Neumatic Gothic Round' by Arkitype, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, and 'Bonnet Grotesque Nr' by astype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, condensed, industrial, retro, utilitarian, poster, space saving, high impact, modern retro, clarity, monoline, rounded corners, compact, tall, smooth.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and softly rounded, superellipse-like corners throughout. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal contrast and tight internal counters that emphasize a compact, vertical rhythm. Curves and joins are smoothed rather than geometric-sharp, giving rounds a squared-off softness (notably in O/C and the bowls of b/p/d). Terminals are mostly blunt with gentle rounding, and the overall spacing reads tight and efficient, supporting strong silhouette clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display typography where space is limited but impact is needed—posters, packaging, signage, labels, and bold UI callouts. The dense, tall texture also works for compact branding lockups and vertical or stacked compositions.
The font conveys a confident, no-nonsense tone with a subtle retro-industrial flavor. Its tall, compressed stance feels assertive and functional, while the rounded-rectangle shaping adds a friendly, modernized softness that keeps it from feeling harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, using rounded superellipse construction to keep the heavy forms clean and approachable. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent rhythm for attention-grabbing display typography in tight spaces.
Uppercase forms are especially narrow and columnar, creating a consistent skyline suited to stacked settings. The numerals share the same compact build and rounded corners, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric use.