Sans Superellipse Gurud 8 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oval' by Fontfabric and 'Ravane' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, album art, retro, playful, futuristic, friendly, chunky, display impact, retro styling, brand voice, compact fit, quirky details, rounded, compressed, soft corners, high contrast (mass), geometric.
A heavy, compressed display sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms. Strokes read as uniform in thickness, with broad verticals and tightly curved bowls that keep counters compact. Terminals are consistently softened and often feel subtly notched or scooped, producing a cut-in look on curves and joins. The rhythm is dense and vertical, with slightly irregular widths across characters and a strong emphasis on symmetrical, engineered geometry.
Best suited to short, large-size applications where its dense vertical rhythm and rounded-rect geometry can read clearly—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and entertainment-oriented graphics. It can also work for wordmarks or labels where a playful retro-futuristic tone is desired, but is less appropriate for extended body text due to compact counters and strong stylistic features.
The overall tone is upbeat and stylized, leaning toward retro sign lettering with a light sci‑fi/space-age flavor. Its softened corners and bulbous geometry make it feel friendly rather than industrial, while the compressed proportions and cut-in details add a quirky, attention-grabbing personality.
Likely designed as a characterful display face that merges geometric, superelliptical construction with softened corners and deliberate cut-in terminals. The goal appears to be maximum visual impact in a compact width while maintaining a friendly, approachable feel.
The design’s tight apertures and small internal spaces create a strong black texture and a poster-like presence. In longer settings the distinctive scooped terminals and narrow fits become the dominant visual motif, so it works best when those quirks are intended as part of the voice.