Sans Superellipse Raban 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) construction across both straight and curved forms. Strokes maintain very consistent thickness, with rounded terminals and softly squared counters that keep letters compact and vertically oriented. The proportions are tall and narrow, with simple, open apertures and restrained curves that favor clean geometry over calligraphic modulation. Uppercase shapes feel structured and even, while lowercase forms stay similarly narrow with small bowls and a tidy, utilitarian rhythm.
It works well where space is limited and a compact, orderly texture is needed—such as UI labels, navigation, and information design. The condensed proportions also suit headlines, posters, and packaging where a modern, streamlined look is desired without heavy weight or ornament.
The overall tone is modern and engineered, with a calm, minimal presence that reads as efficient and contemporary. Its rounded geometry softens the strictness of the condensed build, creating a friendly-but-technical voice suited to clean interfaces and structured layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, contemporary sans built on rounded geometric logic, prioritizing consistency and a clean, system-like rhythm. By pairing condensed proportions with softened corners and uniform strokes, it aims for a practical, modern voice that stays distinctive through its superelliptic shaping.
Round characters (like O/0 and C/G) lean toward squarish curves, giving the font a distinctive “rounded-rectangle” silhouette at text sizes. The narrow width and uniform strokes produce an even color in lines of copy, while the simplified forms emphasize clarity and consistency over expressiveness.