Sans Superellipse Pobab 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, systematic, modernization, squared-round, monoline, compact, tall, crisp.
A compact, tall sans with monoline strokes and strongly condensed proportions. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes, giving bowls and counters a squared-round geometry rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with crisp joins and minimal flare; the overall rhythm is tight and vertical. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same narrow, sturdy construction, with open apertures and simple, functional detailing.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and branding where space is limited but strong presence is needed. Its dense, condensed texture also works for signage and packaging systems that benefit from a compact, high-impact voice. For longer reading, it will be most effective in short bursts such as pull quotes, labels, and UI headers.
The tone is forceful and efficient, with a contemporary industrial feel. Its narrow stance and squared-round curves read as practical and engineered, conveying urgency and clarity rather than softness or ornament.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while keeping shapes simple and repeatable. The superellipse-based rounds and clean terminals suggest an intention toward a modern, engineered aesthetic that remains legible and consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design relies on consistent vertical stems and compact internal spacing, producing a dense text color. Round letters like O/C/G and the lowercase bowls show a distinctive rounded-corner squareness that keeps shapes stable at display sizes. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown in the provided specimens.