Sans Superellipse Jimap 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, retro, mechanical, assertive, compact, space saving, high impact, brand voice, blocky, rounded corners, condensed, squared, ink-trap feel.
This typeface is built from compact, squared skeletons with strongly rounded corners, creating a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) silhouette throughout. Strokes are heavy and even, with a tight, vertical rhythm and minimal modulation; many joins and counters appear slightly pinched or notched, lending an ink-trap-like sharpness within an otherwise soft-cornered construction. The proportions are condensed and tall, with broad, flat terminals and mostly straight-sided curves, giving letters a sturdy, engineered presence. Counters tend to be rectangular and compact, and spacing reads relatively tight, reinforcing the dense, block-first texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can work well for packaging, signage, and logo/wordmark applications that benefit from a compact footprint and a rugged, engineered aesthetic.
The overall tone feels industrial and retro, with a machine-made, signage-like confidence. Its chunky geometry and compressed width create an insistent, attention-grabbing voice that reads as functional, tough, and slightly stylized rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space through a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry and uniform stroke weight. The subtle notches and tight counters suggest an aim for sturdy reproduction in bold display contexts while maintaining a distinctive, industrial character.
In running text the heavy color produces strong horizontal bands and a poster-like density, making it better suited to short bursts than extended reading. The repeated rounded-rectangle motif across both letters and numerals creates a cohesive, branded look, while the small interior counters can close up quickly at smaller sizes.