Sans Superellipse Nofu 7 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, chunky, soft, retro, friendly, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand presence, soft geometry, rounded, pillowy, squarish, compact, blobby.
A heavy, rounded sans built from squarish, superellipse-like forms with generous corner radii and smooth, low-modulation strokes. Counters are mostly rectangular with softened corners, and terminals tend to be blunt and fully rounded, giving a dense, “puffy” silhouette. The overall rhythm is broad and stable, with simple geometry and minimal internal detail; joins are thick and closed, and shapes like S, G, and a lean into blocky, rounded-rectangle construction. Numerals follow the same monoline, soft-corner logic, favoring wide bodies and compact apertures for a bold, unified texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and display graphics where its chunky forms can be appreciated. It also fits playful editorial callouts, entertainment and game-themed designs, and kid-oriented or casual branding where warmth and bold presence are desired.
The tone is friendly and playful, with a toy-like softness and a distinctly retro, arcade-signage feel. Its bulky, rounded shapes read as approachable and humorous rather than technical or formal, projecting a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft, rounded-rectangle geometry—prioritizing bold legibility and a distinctive, playful personality over fine detail. Its consistent superelliptical construction suggests a focus on modern display use with a nostalgic, signage-inspired flavor.
Because counters and apertures are relatively tight at this weight, the type forms create a dark, compact color in text, especially in smaller sizes or dense settings. The squarish rounding gives it a distinctive “soft block” identity that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.