Sans Superellipse Oggup 8 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oval' by Fontfabric, 'Kanal' by Identikal Collection, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Kanal' by T-26, 'Interrupt Display Pro' by T4 Foundry, and 'Emmentaler' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, titles, retro, playful, punchy, friendly, comic, space-saving impact, retro display, friendly emphasis, strong branding, rounded, condensed, blocky, soft-cornered, high-contrast-free.
A compact, heavy display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry. Strokes stay essentially even throughout, with soft corners and slightly flattened curves that give bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. The forms are condensed with sturdy verticals, short crossbars, and simplified joins; counters tend to be small and rectangular, and terminals end bluntly rather than tapering. Overall spacing and rhythm read tight and chunky, emphasizing a strong silhouette and consistent texture in all-caps and mixed case.
Best suited to large sizes where its condensed, chunky silhouettes can do the work—headlines, posters, title cards, and logo lockups. It also fits packaging and signage that benefits from a friendly, high-impact look; for longer text, it’s more effective in short bursts such as labels, callouts, and UI headings.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a distinctly retro, poster-like presence. Its rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, leaning more friendly and playful than industrial. The compressed proportions and chunky shapes add a sporty, attention-grabbing energy suited to headline statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a soft, approachable character. By relying on rounded-rectangle construction and even stroke weight, it aims for a cohesive, instantly recognizable display voice that feels both retro and modern.
Distinctive superellipse construction shows up in letters like O/Q and the rounded-rect counters in A/B/P/R, reinforcing a cohesive, modular system. Numerals follow the same compact, blocky logic, staying legible through simplified shapes and generous stroke mass.