Sans Superellipse Olnus 8 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cream Opera' by Factory738, 'Highriser' by Nicolas Deslé, and 'Cyberpunk' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, condensed, confident, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, modern utility, rounded corners, compact, sturdy, crisp, high contrast (shape).
A condensed, heavy sans with largely monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle curves that give counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Vertical stems dominate, terminals are clean and blunt, and joins stay crisp without calligraphic modulation. The uppercase is tall and compact with tight apertures; the lowercase follows a straightforward, modern structure with single-storey forms where expected and minimal detailing. Numerals match the same condensed rhythm, with rounded corners and consistent stroke weight that keeps the overall texture dense and even.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for logos and packaging that benefit from a condensed footprint and a sturdy, contemporary-industrial presence.
The tone is direct and workmanlike, with an industrial confidence that reads as modern signage or mid‑century utility typography. Its compact width and sturdy shapes feel assertive and practical rather than delicate or expressive.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the forms friendly while maintaining a strong, utilitarian weight. The consistent stroke treatment and simplified detailing suggest an emphasis on clarity and repeatable texture in display settings.
The design’s squarish rounds and narrow counters create strong silhouette recognition at display sizes, while the tight apertures can feel crowded in long passages. The overall rhythm is uniform and steady, emphasizing verticality and punchy word shapes.