Sans Superellipse Telaz 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Metalform Gothic JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Black River' by Larin Type Co, and 'Goldana' by Seventh Imperium (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, utilitarian, assertive, sporty, modern, compact impact, space saving, high visibility, geometric consistency, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and tightly controlled spacing. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softened corners and flattened curves that give counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Terminals are mostly blunt, joins are sturdy, and the silhouette reads compact and blocky rather than flowing. Lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-story construction where applicable, and numerals match the same compact, rounded-box rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where compact width and strong shapes help maximize presence. It can work well in branding marks and wordmarks that want an engineered, industrial voice. For extended reading, the dense color and tight counters suggest using larger sizes and generous line spacing.
The tone is direct and workmanlike, with an industrial confidence that feels built for impact. Its compact shapes and squared curves suggest a no-nonsense, engineered aesthetic that can also lean sporty when set large. Overall it communicates clarity, strength, and a slightly retro-mechanical flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-visibility sans built from rounded-rectilinear geometry, prioritizing strong rhythm and consistent shape logic. It aims for an efficient footprint without losing weight and presence, providing a distinctive industrial character while remaining clean and legible at display sizes.
Round letters (like O/C/G) appear more like rounded boxes than true circles, and the family’s consistency comes from repeating the same corner radius and flat-sided curvature. The tight interior spaces and condensed widths increase visual density, making the face feel punchy and space-efficient in headlines.