Sans Superellipse Tidak 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Final Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Cervo Neue Condensed' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, merch, rugged, industrial, vintage, bold, utilitarian, impact, compactness, grit, print texture, display, condensed, stamped, inked, textured, blunt.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and blunt terminals. Strokes are mostly uniform and blocky, with rounded-rectangle curves in letters like O, C, and G, creating a soft-cornered, superelliptical feel. The outlines show deliberate roughness and slight edge wobble, as if printed with ink spread or a worn stamp, producing irregular contours without changing the overall stroke weight. Counters are tight and apertures are modest, contributing to a dense, forceful texture in words and lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, product labels, and apparel graphics. The distressed texture and dense letterforms also work well for branding accents and display copy where a stamped or printed-on-material feel is desired; it is less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font conveys a tough, workmanlike tone—equal parts vintage poster, stamped labeling, and handmade print. Its distressed edges add grit and immediacy, suggesting physical production rather than pristine digital typesetting. The overall impression is assertive and practical, with a hint of retro industrial character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while adding a tactile, imperfect print character. It prioritizes bold presence and a rugged, analog texture, making it effective for display typography that should feel industrial, vintage, or hand-printed.
Spacing appears fairly tight and the condensed forms create strong vertical rhythm, especially in all-caps settings. The lowercase retains the same blocky construction as the uppercase, helping maintain a consistent, punchy color across mixed-case text. Numerals match the weight and condensed stance, reading as sturdy and sign-like.