Sans Superellipse Rakuy 8 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, art deco, retro, elegant, whimsical, minimal, deco revival, stylized display, sleek branding, geometric clarity, condensed, tall, geometric, rounded, hairline.
A condensed, tall sans with hairline, near-monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Curves are built from smooth, rounded-rectangle geometry, giving O/C/G and bowls a superelliptical feel rather than purely circular forms. Capitals are especially elongated with generous vertical reach, while lowercase is compact with a notably small x-height; ascenders and descenders are long and clean, creating a high-contrast rhythm through proportion rather than stroke weight. Counters are open and simplified, and overall spacing reads even, with a crisp, airy texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where its tall, condensed proportions can read as a design feature—headlines, posters, packaging, and branding marks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when set with comfortable size and tracking, but longer text will emphasize the stylized x-height and vertical rhythm.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–leaning and fashion-forward: refined, slightly theatrical, and intentionally stylized. Its narrow, elongated silhouette and softened geometry add a retro sign-painting and boutique-editorial flavor without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, retro-modern sans voice by combining hairline strokes with superelliptical rounding and exaggerated vertical proportions. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and elegant rhythm over neutral text economy.
Distinctive proportions drive the personality: tall caps, small lowercase bodies, and extended stems create a vertical cadence. Rounded forms stay consistent across letters and numerals, while straighter characters keep a disciplined, minimalist presence that maintains a sleek, display-first look.