Sans Superellipse Penov 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont and 'Angmar', 'Delonie', and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, condensed, punchy, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, display clarity, industrial tone, blocky, squared-round, compact, dense, sturdy.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and squared-round (superelliptic) curves. Counters are tight and apertures are relatively closed, producing a dense, poster-like color. Terminals tend to be blunt and straight, with rounded corners softening the geometry rather than adding calligraphic modulation. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with minimal joins and a practical, almost industrial rhythm that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits signage and bold branding applications (including sports or industrial-themed identity work) where space is limited but presence is required.
The tone is forceful and functional, reading as confident and no-nonsense. Its compressed proportions and dense blackness give it a headline-forward, attention-grabbing feel with a subtle retro-industrial character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a squared-round geometric construction to keep forms robust and consistent. It prioritizes strong silhouette and uniform texture for display settings over open, airy text readability.
Legibility is strongest at large sizes where the tight counters and narrow internal spaces don’t clog. The numerals and capitals match the same compact, squared-round construction, helping it maintain a uniform, sign-like presence in short bursts of text.