Sans Superellipse Idnoj 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, impact, approachability, retro display, attention-grab, blocky, rounded, compact, high-impact, soft corners.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into broad superellipse-like bowls, while straight strokes stay wide and uniform, creating a sturdy, compact texture. Terminals are blunt and clean, counters are relatively tight, and round letters read more squarish than circular. The overall rhythm is dense and headline-forward, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where weight and shape can do the work—posters, bold branding moments, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also serve for logos or wordmarks that want a rounded, blocky presence with strong readability at larger sizes.
The font projects a confident, punchy tone with a playful, slightly retro poster feel. Its rounded geometry keeps the mass from feeling harsh, leaning friendly rather than aggressive while still delivering strong visual impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, approachable silhouette—using rounded rectangular forms to combine a friendly feel with the authority of a heavy display sans.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight internal spaces make it most effective at large sizes; at smaller sizes the counters and joins can begin to crowd. Numerals and caps share the same chunky, squared-round logic, helping maintain a cohesive, display-oriented voice.