Sans Superellipse Agriw 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'FUD Grotesk' by Ilya Bazhanov, and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, condensed, utilitarian, industrial, retro, punchy, space saving, display impact, signage clarity, geometric unity, rounded corners, rectangular curves, compact, monoline, high-shouldered.
A compact, condensed sans with monoline strokes and squared-round (superelliptical) contours. Curves resolve into rounded rectangles rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a boxy softness. Terminals are blunt and clean, joins are tight, and verticals dominate, producing a tall, upright silhouette with economical spacing. Numerals and letters share a consistent, engineered rhythm that reads as sturdy and uniform at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where space is limited and impact is needed. It also fits branding and packaging systems that want a condensed, industrial texture, and it can work for short UI labels or wayfinding-style copy when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and industrial, with a retro signage flavor. Its compressed proportions and squared-round geometry create a no-nonsense, assertive voice that still stays approachable due to the softened corners.
The design appears intended to maximize presence in a narrow footprint while maintaining clear, repeatable shapes. By using squared-round curves and blunt terminals, it aims for an engineered, modern-utility look that remains legible and consistent in display-oriented typography.
The narrow set and compact counters make it visually efficient, while the superelliptical shaping gives a distinctive texture across lines of text. The sample paragraphs show strong, even color and a steady cadence, especially in all-caps where the vertical emphasis is most pronounced.