Sans Superellipse Salu 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carbon' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, industrial, retro, compact impact, convey speed, modern utility, display clarity, condensed, oblique, rounded corners, tight spacing, blocky.
This typeface is a condensed, slanted sans with sturdy, compact proportions and a pronounced forward lean. Strokes are firm and mostly monoline in feel, with gentle modulation and rounded-rectangle shaping in counters and curves. Terminals are clean and blunt, and many forms favor squared-off geometry softened by radiused corners, producing a streamlined, engineered silhouette. The rhythm is tight and efficient, with tall uppercase forms and compact lowercase that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, branding marks, and packaging where a condensed, high-impact voice helps conserve horizontal space. It also fits sports and automotive-style graphics, event promotions, and UI labels that need a fast, emphatic tone at larger sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a speed-driven, performance-oriented feel. Its compressed width and oblique angle evoke motion and urgency, while the softened corners keep the voice modern rather than harsh. The result is a confident, sporty presence that can also lean industrial and utilitarian.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in minimal width, combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded-rectangle construction for a modern, motion-centric look. Its sturdy strokes and compact fit suggest a focus on clear, forceful display typography rather than delicate text settings.
The character set shown emphasizes strong verticals and compact apertures, giving the face a dense, punchy texture in lines of text. Numerals appear sturdy and headline-ready, matching the condensed, forward-tilting stance of the letters for consistent impact.