Sans Superellipse Pimas 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Brecksville' by OzType., 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, urgent, authoritative, condensed, modern, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display emphasis, compact, geometric, squared-round, tight spacing.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy strokes and tightly controlled proportions. Curves and counters resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and apertures a squared-round feel rather than purely circular forms. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are clean and blunt, producing dense, dark letterforms. The vertical rhythm is strong and consistent, with short crossbars and narrow internal spaces that keep the texture tight in words and lines.
Best suited to large-size applications where impact and economy of space matter, such as headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but extended text may feel dense due to the compressed forms and tight internal whitespace.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a compressed, poster-ready intensity. Its squared-round geometry reads contemporary and engineered, leaning toward industrial and sports-style messaging rather than soft or literary expression.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space, combining geometric, squared-round construction with heavy, uniform strokes for a strong, contemporary display voice.
The condensed width and tight counters create a high-ink, high-density texture that holds together as a solid block in headlines. Round letters like O/Q and bowls in B/P/R show the signature rounded-rectangle construction, while straight-sided forms (E/F/H/N) reinforce the rigid, vertical stance.