Sans Superellipse Nulak 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, retro, assertive, compact, utility, impact, compactness, sturdiness, retro styling, rounded corners, blocky, geometric, condensed, chunky.
A heavy, compact sans built from rounded-rectangle forms with softly radiused corners and squared counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, poster-like texture. Curves resolve into superelliptical shapes rather than true circles, and joins are simplified and sturdy; terminals tend to be flat with rounded edges. Spacing is tight and the overall rhythm feels punchy and mechanical, with a few glyphs showing intentionally idiosyncratic cuts and inktrap-like notches that add character without breaking uniformity.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logo wordmarks, packaging fronts, and sports or event branding where a dense, sturdy voice is desired. It can also work for labels, signage, and UI accents when you need strong emphasis, though its weight and tightness make it less ideal for extended reading at small sizes.
The tone is tough and workmanlike, with a retro-industrial flavor that reads as confident and no-nonsense. Its compact, blocky silhouette feels sporty and utilitarian, leaning toward bold display messaging rather than quiet editorial neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms friendly while remaining forceful and industrial. The simplified construction and consistent stroke density prioritize clarity and punch in display settings.
Round letters like O/Q and numerals such as 0/8/9 emphasize squared apertures and rounded-rectangle counters, reinforcing the superelliptical construction. The design maintains high consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving multi-line settings a solid, wall-of-type presence.