Sans Superellipse Pekod 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Block W1G' by Berthold, 'Gothic 821' and 'Incised 901' by Bitstream, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bloc' and 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Gothic 821 Condensed' by Tilde, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers/labels, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, cartoonish, compact impact, friendly display, retro poster, space-saving headlines, blocky, rounded, chunky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight counters and a strong vertical emphasis that makes the forms feel compact and tall. Curves read as squarish superellipses rather than true circles, and terminals are consistently flattened, producing a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. The overall rhythm is bold and even, with simplified joins and minimal modulation for maximum solidity.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, and label/sticker-style graphics. It also works well for sports or event promotions, kids-oriented or playful themes, and any layout needing compact, space-saving emphasis.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable energy with a slightly nostalgic, display-driven attitude. Its chunky, softened geometry feels friendly rather than aggressive, giving text a humorous, attention-grabbing tone that suits informal or entertainment contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while staying friendly through rounded, superelliptical shaping. It prioritizes legibility at display sizes and a consistent, simplified geometry that reproduces cleanly across bold typographic applications.
At text sizes it maintains strong color and presence, but the tight internal space in letters and numerals suggests it will look best when given generous tracking and line spacing. The numeral set matches the same condensed, rounded-block logic, supporting bold, impact-first compositions.