Sans Superellipse Otrab 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, techno, industrial, futuristic, arcade, assertive, impact, compactness, tech aesthetic, geometric consistency, display clarity, geometric, squared, rounded corners, compact, blocky.
A heavy, compact sans with squared proportions softened by rounded corners and superellipse-like curves. Strokes stay uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense, solid letterforms and a consistent dark texture. Counters are tight and often rectangular, with frequent straight-sided bowls and squared terminals; curves read as rounded rectangles rather than circles. The lowercase follows the same constructed geometry, with a tall x-height and short extenders that keep lines of text tightly stacked.
This style works best for large-size display typography such as posters, titles, and branding where the strong silhouette can carry the message. It also suits tech-themed UI headers, game screens, product marks, and packaging callouts that benefit from a compact, high-impact wordshape.
The overall tone feels mechanical and purpose-built, evoking digital interfaces, industrial labeling, and retro arcade graphics. Its blocky construction and tight counters give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice with a distinctly tech-forward character.
The design appears intended to blend geometric, rounded-rectangle forms with a sturdy, condensed build to maximize presence in limited space. It prioritizes a consistent, constructed rhythm and a distinctly digital-industrial feel over airy readability.
The font’s geometry favors verticality and compact widths, which strengthens impact in headlines but can create dense interior space in smaller settings. Rounded corners prevent the design from feeling harsh, while the squared bowls and terminals maintain a rigid, engineered rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase.