Sans Superellipse Ifby 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Afragus Soft' by Graphite, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Rasane' by Locomotype, 'Scatio' by Wahyu and Sani Co., and 'Geon' and 'Jiho Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, approachable, high impact, friendly display, retro modern, geometric clarity, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft superelliptical curves and flat-ended strokes that read as squared-off rounds. Forms are built from broad verticals and generous bowls, with tight interior counters and a strong, even color across lines. Corners are consistently softened rather than sharply radiused, giving letters a blocky-but-smooth silhouette. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, and punctuation/details like the i dot rendered as solid, geometric shapes.
This style performs best in large-format applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry strong visual presence. It also works well for playful product branding, event graphics, and short social/display copy where impact matters more than extended reading.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like solidity that feels friendly rather than aggressive. Its rounded rectangle construction suggests a retro sign-painting or 1970s display sensibility, while staying clean and contemporary. The overall voice is bold and confident, suited to attention-grabbing statements with a warm personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a friendly, rounded geometry, pairing blocky construction with softened corners for a modern-retro display feel. It prioritizes bold presence and a cohesive superelliptical rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Round letters like O/Q are notably squarish in their outer contour, while maintaining smooth curvature throughout. The joins and terminals stay simple and unadorned, emphasizing a geometric rhythm over calligraphic nuance. At smaller sizes the compact counters may reduce clarity, but at display sizes the consistent massing and smooth geometry become a defining feature.