Sans Superellipse Maduf 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Hyperspace Race' and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Burpee' by Yock Mercado (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, toylike, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, branding, sign legibility, rounded, soft corners, compact, geometric, monoline.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse construction: strokes resolve into soft-rectangular curves and rounded terminals rather than circular bowls. The design is compact and vertically emphatic, with stout stems, tight apertures, and squared-off counters (notably in letters like B, D, O, P, and R). Corners are consistently radiused, giving blocky forms a cushioned feel, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) keep thick, steady weight and simplified joins. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, producing sturdy, sign-like figures with clear, simplified silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, and short, high-impact statements where its dense, rounded forms can read as intentional and bold. It also works well for signage and playful editorial callouts, especially when generous tracking and leading are available.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly retro, display-forward character. Its chunky, softened geometry reads as friendly and informal, evoking arcade signage, playful branding, and bold headline typography rather than austere corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended as a bold, characterful display sans that translates geometric rounded-rectangle shapes into a cohesive alphabet. Its emphasis on soft corners, compact counters, and simplified construction suggests a focus on instant recognition and a friendly, retro-leaning voice.
The font’s tight openings and compact internal spaces create strong color and impact at large sizes, but also give it a dense texture in continuous text. Many glyphs favor simplified, squared counters and short crossbars, reinforcing a cohesive “rounded block” rhythm across the alphabet and figures.