Sans Superellipse Nolo 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, chunky, friendly, retro, playful, bold, high impact, approachability, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, boxy, compact counters, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a soft-rectangular (superellipse) construction and consistently blunted corners. Strokes are thick and even, with compact, rounded-rect counters that keep openings tight and sturdy at display sizes. Curves stay controlled and boxy rather than fully circular, while joins and terminals remain smooth and un-fussy, creating a solid, blocklike rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines and short, high-impact copy where its dense weight and rounded block forms can dominate the page. It works well for branding, packaging, storefront/signage-style graphics, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a friendly, robust presence. For longer passages, it will be most effective at larger sizes with comfortable line spacing to avoid a too-dark text color.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, with a cheerful, slightly retro display feel. Its chunky forms read as friendly and informal, leaning toward playful signage and bold branding rather than quiet, text-first neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable geometry—combining sturdy, high-ink shapes with rounded-rectangle construction for a contemporary-retro display voice.
Uppercase shapes appear especially stable and squat, with wide bowls and short-looking horizontals that emphasize a strong baseline. Numerals follow the same softened-rectangle logic, with clear silhouettes and a consistent, weighty presence. The sample text shows dense color and strong word shapes, where spacing and compact counters contribute to a punchy, poster-ready texture.