Sans Superellipse Taras 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA BND' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'DIN 2014' by ParaType, and 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, rugged, handmade, retro, impact, economy, sturdiness, informality, printlike, blocky, blunt terminals, dense texture, inked, posterlike.
The design is a compact sans with blocky, rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves, giving rounds like O and C a superelliptical feel. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation, and the terminals tend to end in blunt cuts that emphasize a stamped or cut-out look. Counters are relatively small and the spacing is tight, producing a dense texture that holds together strongly in lines of text. Small eccentricities in contour and alignment create a lightly distressed, printed impression without becoming fully rough or grunge.
It works well for headlines, posters, packaging, merch graphics, and signage where a dense, punchy sans is needed. The print-like texture makes it a good fit for retro-inspired branding, zines, labels, and event promotions that benefit from a slightly roughened voice. It can also serve as an attention-grabbing UI/display choice in short phrases, badges, or buttons where compact width and strong shapes help maintain clarity.
This typeface feels sturdy and no-nonsense, with an industrial, utilitarian confidence. The slightly irregular, inked-in edges add a human, handmade energy that reads as gritty and approachable rather than polished or corporate. Overall it conveys a poster-like directness with a subtle DIY attitude.
The letterforms appear designed to prioritize impact and solidity in compact settings, using rounded-rect geometry to stay friendly while remaining firm and emphatic. Subtle irregularities suggest an intention to evoke ink spread, stamping, or analog reproduction for character and warmth. The overall system favors bold readability and strong silhouette recognition over refined detail.
Uppercase forms are particularly uniform and monolithic, while the lowercase introduces more personality in shapes like a, g, and y, reinforcing the handmade impression. Numerals match the same compact, heavy construction, keeping figures visually consistent for price tags, numbering, and short data callouts.