Sans Superellipse Sibih 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Franklin' by ITC and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, classic, authoritative, formal, dramatic, compact impact, headline emphasis, editorial authority, vintage flavor, vertical stress, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, tight spacing.
This typeface presents a compact, strongly vertical rhythm with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, sculpted joins. Strokes flare into wedge-like terminals and small bracketed serifs, giving counters a carved, high-impact look. Curves are drawn with taut arcs and narrow apertures, while straight stems stay firm and consistent, producing dense color in text. Numerals and capitals appear sturdy and condensed, with distinctive angular transitions that read cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short bursts of text where its dense color and sharp terminals can do the work. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice. For longer passages, it will perform better with generous tracking and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is assertive and editorial, evoking newspaper headlines and vintage poster typography. Its sharp terminals and condensed stance add urgency and authority, while the controlled contrast keeps it disciplined rather than decorative. The result feels traditional yet punchy, suited to messaging that wants to sound confident and established.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, combining a traditional, carved serif flavor with a modern, controlled construction. Its condensed rhythm and emphatic terminals suggest a focus on display typography that remains coherent and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In running text the tight internal spaces and compact proportions create a dark, impactful texture; letterspacing and line-height become important to prevent crowding at smaller sizes. The lowercase includes strongly shaped bowls and angled terminals that add personality, and the numerals share the same firm, condensed voice for consistent typographic color.