Sans Superellipse Olduw 7 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, retro, assertive, space saving, impactful display, clear labeling, geometric uniformity, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, sturdy, high contrast-less.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with a blocky superellipse construction: counters and bowls read as rounded rectangles, and terminals are clean and mostly flat. Strokes maintain an even thickness throughout, producing a sturdy, poster-like color on the page. Curves are restrained and squared-off, with consistent corner radii that give round letters a softly boxed silhouette. Spacing is economical and the overall rhythm is vertical and columnar, with tall proportions and a narrow footprint that stays highly legible at display sizes.
Works best for headlines and short-form display typography where a strong vertical presence and efficient width are advantages. It suits posters, signage, packaging labels, and branding wordmarks that need a robust, condensed look with clear letterforms at larger sizes.
The tone is functional and no-nonsense, with an industrial confidence that feels at home in signage and bold labeling. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a friendly, slightly retro flavor without becoming playful, keeping the overall voice direct and practical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a narrow measure by combining uniform stroke weight with a rounded-rectangular skeleton. Its geometry suggests an emphasis on engineered consistency and a bold, space-saving voice for display and informational contexts.
Distinctive shapes like the boxed bowls and compact apertures help maintain clarity in the condensed width, while the uniform stroke behavior reinforces a cohesive, engineered look. Numerals share the same tall, compressed stance and benefit from the same rounded-corner logic, supporting consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.