Sans Superellipse Bymed 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', 'Dharma Slab', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, condensed, modern, urban, editorial, minimal, space saving, geometric clarity, modern display, systematic rhythm, monoline, rectilinear, rounded corners, vertical, clean.
A condensed, monoline sans with an emphatically vertical posture and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction. Curves are squared-off and softened at the corners, producing narrow counters and a crisp, rectilinear rhythm. Stems are straight and even, joins are clean, and terminals tend to feel clipped and controlled rather than calligraphic. Proportions are tall with compact sidebearings, giving the alphabet a tight, columnar texture while keeping forms legible through consistent corner rounding and open apertures.
Best suited to display roles where a compact footprint and strong vertical rhythm are advantages—headlines, poster typography, brand wordmarks, and space-constrained layouts. It can also work for short UI labels or wayfinding-style signage where a clean, condensed sans is desired, while long paragraphs may feel visually dense due to the tight, tall texture.
The overall tone is sleek and contemporary, with a slightly industrial, signage-like crispness. Its narrow, upright stance reads efficient and assertive, suggesting modern editorial design, urban branding, and streamlined interfaces rather than warm or decorative settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern condensed sans built from consistent rounded-rectilinear forms, balancing strict geometry with softened corners for readability. Its aim is to create a recognizable, efficient voice that packs text into narrow widths without resorting to ornamental details.
The rounded-rectangle geometry is especially apparent in bowls and enclosed shapes, which read like softened frames rather than true circles. This creates a distinctive pattern in text: a dense vertical cadence with repeating straight strokes and subtly squared curves that feels intentional and systematized.