Sans Superellipse Penaf 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed', 'Hoolister', and 'Virtuose' by Ckhans Fonts; 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; and 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, authoritative, condensed, punchy, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, signage look, modern geometry, blocky, sturdy, compact, geometric, rounded corners.
A condensed, block-heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like bowls and visibly rounded corners. Strokes stay consistent in thickness, producing a solid, uniform color, while counters are relatively small and tightly controlled. Curves read as softened rectangles rather than true circles, and terminals are clean and blunt, giving letters a compact, engineered feel. The lowercase follows the same compressed geometry, with simple, sturdy forms and minimal detail.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short display text where a dense, compact impact is desirable. It also fits packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage where space is limited and a sturdy, high-visibility voice is needed.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, evoking signage, labeling, and industrial graphics. Its compact width and dense texture make it feel urgent and attention-grabbing, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using simplified geometric construction and rounded-rectangular curves for a modern, industrial display tone.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle construction shows up strongly in C/G/O/Q and in the numerals, which maintain the same tight, compact rhythm. The narrow proportions and small apertures can make long passages feel dense, but they reinforce a strong headline presence.