Sans Superellipse Ragad 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Tusker Grotesk' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, mastheads, assertive, industrial, condensed, retro, editorial, space saving, headline impact, signage clarity, brand voice, compact, tall, monoline, rounded corners, high impact.
A compact, towering sans with tightly packed proportions and a largely monoline stroke. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls, giving letters like O, C, and G a squared-off softness rather than true circularity. Terminals are mostly blunt and vertical, with straight-sided stems and minimal modulation, producing a strong, poster-like rhythm. Counters are relatively small and apertures are controlled, while key forms (notably S and the rounded lowercase) keep corners gently softened to avoid harsh geometry.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and impactful short phrases where a dense, vertical footprint is useful. It can work well for signage, packaging, and mastheads that need strong branding presence, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to balance the compact width.
The overall tone is forceful and attention-grabbing, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its compressed, tall silhouette and squared-rounded curves evoke industrial signage and mid-century display typography, lending a slightly retro, editorial energy without feeling decorative.
This font appears designed to maximize impact in limited horizontal space, pairing tall condensed proportions with softened rectangular rounds for a modern-industrial look. The emphasis is on bold, legible shapes that hold up in display settings and create a distinctive, tightly textured typographic color.
The design maintains consistent vertical tension across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with a disciplined, engineered feel. The superelliptical rounding keeps the dense texture readable in large sizes, while the narrow set suggests careful spacing for headline use where horizontal economy matters.