Sans Superellipse Otdab 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzentica 4F' by 4th february, 'Rigid Square' by Dharma Type, 'Innova' by Durotype, and 'Foundry Gridnik' and 'Foundry Monoline' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, wayfinding, techy, industrial, sporty, assertive, retro-futurist, impact, modernization, systematic, signage, octagonal, chamfered, squared-round, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared-round construction and prominent chamfered corners that give curves an octagonal, superellipse-like feel. Strokes are uniform and blocky, with tight, rectangular counters and straight-sided bowls that maintain a consistent, engineered rhythm. The uppercase set reads compact and sturdy with broad horizontals, while the lowercase uses simplified, utilitarian forms (single-storey a and g) and short terminals that keep texture dense in running text. Numerals follow the same angular rounding, producing clear, sign-like figures with wide footprints and crisp interior shapes.
This style works best for display typography such as headlines, posters, sports or tech branding, product packaging, and signage where a robust, engineered look is desirable. It can also serve for short UI labels or interface elements when a strong, button-like presence is needed, though its dense texture is most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is modern and mechanical, projecting a confident, no-nonsense voice. The clipped corners and squared curves evoke technical equipment, sports graphics, and retro digital interfaces, balancing friendliness from the rounding with toughness from the angular geometry.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, contemporary geometric voice with a distinctive chamfered superellipse skeleton. Its consistent corner treatment and compact proportions suggest a focus on impactful, system-like typography that remains readable while looking intentionally technical.
Corner chamfers are a defining motif across rounds and diagonals, creating a consistent “cut” detail that reads well at display sizes. The design favors stability and legibility over calligraphic nuance, with minimal stroke modulation and a strong, even color in paragraphs.