Sans Superellipse Piget 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coastal' by Arkitype, 'Larrikin' by HeadFirst, and 'PTL Fabrik' by Primetype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, assertive, compact, no-nonsense, retro, impact, space saving, display strength, signage clarity, condensed, blocky, square-shouldered, closed apertures, high impact.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with a squared-off, superellipse construction: curves read as rounded rectangles and terminals finish bluntly. Strokes maintain an even weight with minimal modulation, producing dense color and strong vertical emphasis. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, while round letters like O/C/G and numerals are built from boxy ovals rather than circles. The lowercase is tall and sturdy, with short extenders and simplified, geometric joins that keep word shapes compact.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where maximum impact is needed in limited horizontal space. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from compact, high-contrast-in-size letterforms and a sturdy, industrial voice. For longer text, its dense color and tight apertures may be most effective at larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a compact, poster-like rhythm that feels industrial and direct. Its squared curves and tight spacing cues a vintage display sensibility often associated with bold signage and packaging. The result is energetic and commanding rather than delicate or conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-saving display voice by combining condensed proportions with squared, superellipse geometry. Its consistent stroke weight and blunt terminals prioritize clarity and punch over nuance, creating a uniform, sign-like texture that remains cohesive across letters and figures.
In the samples, the heavy weight and condensed width create strong line economy and high visual density. The punctuation and numerals match the same blocky, squared-curve logic, keeping a consistent texture across mixed-case settings. Round forms remain noticeably rectangular in silhouette, which becomes a defining stylistic signature at headline sizes.