Sans Superellipse Porak 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, 'Brecksville' by OzType., 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, utility, modern, technical, space saving, impact, systematic geometry, modern utility, squared, rounded corners, monoline, vertical stress, compact spacing.
A condensed sans with monoline strokes and a squared, superellipse construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle counters, producing flat-ish shoulders and compact bowls. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, with consistent corner rounding that keeps the geometry cohesive. Proportions are tall and tight, with narrow letter widths and compact sidebearings that create a firm, stacked rhythm in text.
Best suited to space-constrained display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for contemporary branding systems and interface labels that benefit from a sturdy, engineered look.
The overall tone is industrial and utilitarian, with a modern, technical crispness. Its compressed silhouette and squared-round shapes evoke labeling, equipment markings, and contemporary branding that aims for efficiency and directness.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact display sans that maximizes presence in narrow widths while maintaining a coherent geometric system. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests a focus on modern industrial aesthetics and consistent, repeatable forms across letters and numerals.
Round characters like O/C/G read as rounded rectangles rather than circles, and the numerals follow the same engineered logic for a consistent alphanumeric voice. In longer lines the strong vertical emphasis creates a dense texture that feels assertive and space-efficient.