Sans Superellipse Tikon 7 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether, and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, handmade, poster, friendly, rustic, playful, handmade texture, tactile impact, casual display, printed feel, rounded, blunt, textured, inked, chunky.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely even, with small, natural-looking irregularities along edges that give an inked, hand-rendered texture. Counters are rounded and somewhat tight, and terminals tend to finish bluntly rather than tapering. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly uneven, balancing simple geometric forms with organic roughness for a sturdy, tactile presence.
Best used for headlines and short copy where its bold, tactile texture can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging, labels, menus, and brand marks. It can work for brief paragraphs in informal editorial or social graphics, especially when you want a printed/handmade feel, but it’s most effective when given enough size and spacing to keep counters open.
The font reads casual and approachable, with a craft-like, handmade energy. Its chunky shapes and subtly distressed edges suggest something printed, stamped, or painted, lending warmth and personality without becoming chaotic. The tone feels playful and informal, well suited to settings where a human touch is desirable.
The design appears intended to merge straightforward, rounded sans construction with an intentionally imperfect, ink-on-paper texture. It aims to feel sturdy and legible while still conveying handcrafted authenticity and a slightly vintage, printed character.
Round letters such as O, C, and G lean toward squarish superellipse shapes, reinforcing a boxy-yet-soft silhouette. The lowercase shows simple, single-story forms (notably a and g), and punctuation/dots appear solid and heavy, maintaining color consistency in text. In longer lines, the texture creates a slightly mottled color that can add character but may prefer moderate sizes for best clarity.