Sans Superellipse Dokum 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Procerus' by Artegra, 'Arges' and 'Mega' by Blaze Type, 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry, 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, industrial, retro, poster, space saving, high impact, streamlined, display, monoline, rounded, tall, compact, stacked.
This typeface is an extremely condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and heavy, with tight internal counters and compact apertures that create a dense vertical rhythm. Curved letters (C, O, S) read as tall superelliptical forms, while joins stay clean and minimally articulated, keeping the silhouette smooth rather than angular. The spacing and proportions favor narrow columns and a strongly vertical texture, with numerals and capitals matching the same compressed, tubular geometry.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, wordmarks, packaging fronts, and bold signage where vertical compression is an advantage. It can also work for labels or UI badges when space is limited, provided sizes are large enough to keep the tight counters open.
The overall tone feels assertive and streamlined, with a poster-like punch that recalls industrial labeling and retro condensed display typography. Its rounded edges add a friendly polish, but the tight proportions keep it serious and high-impact.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and legibility in narrow widths by using heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle letterforms that remain consistent across the set. Its compact geometry suggests a focus on space-efficient display typography with a clean, contemporary finish.
In the text sample, the dense stems and narrow counters produce a dark, continuous color that can feel intense in long lines. Distinctive condensed shapes in letters like M/W and the superelliptical rounds give it a recognizable, uniform “tube” rhythm across words.