Sans Superellipse Duraz 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, playful, streamlined, informal, midcentury, compact impact, retro flavor, lively display, space saving, condensed, oblique, rounded corners, monoline, soft terminals.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with a soft-rectangular (superellipse) construction and consistently low stroke modulation. Curves are squared-off and rounded at the corners, producing capsule-like bowls and counters, while verticals stay tall and close-set for an efficient, poster-ready footprint. Terminals tend to finish in smooth, slightly hooked or tapered shapes that add motion without turning into true serifs. Overall rhythm is energetic and compact, with narrow apertures and tight interior spaces that emphasize the typeface’s vertical drive.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, and display typography where its condensed, slanted forms can add speed and character. It works well for branding and packaging that want a vintage-modern feel, as well as signage or editorial callouts that need to fit into narrow spaces while staying expressive.
The tone feels retro and upbeat, with a brisk, sign-painter-like swagger created by the oblique stance and rounded-rectangle curves. It reads as friendly and slightly quirky rather than clinical, evoking mid-century display lettering and vintage advertising. The compact forms and lively terminals give it a punchy, attention-getting voice.
The design appears intended to combine compact economy with a distinctive, retro-leaning personality. By pairing a condensed oblique structure with rounded-rectangle geometry and soft terminals, it aims to be more expressive than a neutral sans while remaining clean and highly legible at display sizes.
Uppercase forms show strong vertical emphasis and simplified geometry, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved joins and small hooks, keeping text lively in mixed-case settings. Numerals share the same condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle logic, helping headings and short lines look cohesive.