Sans Superellipse Pimum 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'Ikigai' by Monotype, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, compact, assertive, retro, industrial, sporty, impact, space saving, headline focus, strong branding, condensed, blocky, tall, sturdy, rounded corners.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a compact internal rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and counters a softly squared feel rather than a purely geometric circle. Terminals are mostly blunt and vertical, with minimal modulation and little curvature at the ends beyond the consistent corner rounding. The uppercase is narrow and authoritative, while the lowercase stays relatively tall with simple, sturdy forms; apertures and counters are kept small, reinforcing a dense, poster-ready texture. Numerals match the same condensed, monoline construction and read as solid, block-like figures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short, high-impact statements where condensed width helps maximize words per line. It can also work well for branding marks, sports or event graphics, packaging callouts, and signage that benefits from a strong vertical silhouette and consistent heavy color.
The overall tone is forceful and space-efficient, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its squared-round geometry leans slightly retro and industrial, evoking athletic titling and bold headline typography rather than delicate editorial text.
The design appears intended as a condensed display sans that prioritizes punch and efficiency, using rounded-rectangle forms to create a distinctive, modern-retro voice while maintaining simple, sturdy letter construction for clear headline reading.
At larger sizes the rounded-square construction becomes a defining signature, especially in round letters like O/C/G and in the compact counters of P/R/B. The tight fit and dense color suggest it will look strongest with generous tracking or ample line spacing when set in long headlines.