Sans Superellipse Ibmeh 7 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galeana' by Latinotype and 'Margit' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, assertive, retro, compact, sporty, space saving, high impact, headline clarity, brand stamp, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, heavy weight, uniform stroke.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off proportions softened by consistently rounded corners. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with tight apertures and short joins that create dense counters and a sturdy silhouette. Curves read as superelliptical—more rounded-rectangle than circular—while terminals stay blunt and clean. The overall rhythm is compressed and vertical, with sturdy capitals and straightforward lowercase forms that keep a consistent, no-nonsense texture in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings where maximum punch is needed in limited horizontal space—headlines, posters, packaging fronts, signage, and bold branding systems. It also works well for short callouts and labels where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a retro, poster-like confidence. Its condensed heft suggests urgency and impact, evoking athletic wordmarks, industrial labeling, and bold editorial headlines rather than delicate or conversational reading.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual weight and immediacy in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay friendly enough while remaining tough and industrial. It prioritizes bold legibility and strong silhouettes for display-driven typography.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle bowls and tight inner spaces increase presence at large sizes but can reduce clarity at small sizes. The numerals and capitals feel especially stable and sign-like, reinforcing a strong headline voice.