Sans Superellipse Benum 8 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
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A condensed, right-leaning sans with an extremely slender, nearly monoline stroke and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls. The design emphasizes verticality with long ascenders/descenders and tight internal spacing, while terminals stay clean and mostly closed, giving counters a narrow, capsule-like shape. Curves are smooth and controlled rather than calligraphic, and diagonal joins (as in K, N, V, W, X) keep a crisp, linear rhythm. Numerals follow the same tall, compressed proportions with simple, minimal detailing.
This face is best used for display typography: headlines, subheads, poster titles, wordmarks, and short editorial callouts where its tall, condensed silhouette can create a strong vertical presence. It can also work in packaging and interface accents when set at sufficiently large sizes and with comfortable spacing to preserve legibility.
The overall tone is sleek and aerodynamic—fashion-forward and slightly futuristic. Its narrow, tilted stance reads energetic and refined, with a cool, understated presence suited to contemporary branding and editorial styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary condensed italic look with smooth superelliptical geometry—maximizing height and elegance while maintaining a clean sans structure. It prioritizes a distinctive, space-efficient silhouette and a refined, minimal stroke presence over text-size robustness.
Because the strokes are extremely thin and the letterforms are tightly condensed, the font’s texture becomes delicate and airy; it benefits from generous tracking and larger sizes where the slim joins and small apertures remain clear. Rounded corners and superellipse-based curves keep the look soft despite the strongly vertical, compressed construction.