Sans Superellipse Pibaj 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Burger Honren' by IRF Lab Studio, 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Agharti' by That That Creative, and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, punchy, assertive, retro, poster-ready, space-saving, high impact, display clarity, brand presence, blocky, compact, square-shouldered, rounded corners, tight spacing.
This typeface is built from compact, vertically oriented shapes with a uniform, heavy stroke and softly rounded corners that keep the geometry from feeling sharp. Curves read as rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superellipse-like structure rather than purely circular construction. Terminals are blunt and clean, and many letters show slight notches and tight apertures that add texture at display sizes. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with short extenders and a robust, closed-in rhythm; figures are similarly compact and weighty for strong emphasis.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact, high-impact word shape is needed. It can work effectively for logos and brand marks that benefit from a stout, condensed silhouette, and for short callouts where the dense color reads as confident and loud.
The overall tone is bold and attention-forward, with a condensed, billboard-like presence that feels utilitarian yet slightly nostalgic. Its rounded-rectangle geometry gives it a friendly toughness—confident, direct, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to balance toughness with approachability. Its simplified, compact forms prioritize strong word shapes and consistent texture for display typography.
The dense proportions and tight counters create a dark, even color that holds together well in big words and short lines. In longer text, the compressed shapes and narrow internal space can make punctuation and small details feel crowded, reinforcing its role as a display-first design.