Sans Superellipse Ibgep 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'ITC Machine' by ITC, 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, bold, punchy, retro, playful, poster, attention grab, space saving, brand impact, friendly strength, display clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A dense, heavy sans with condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and uniform, with soft corners and minimal internal counters that create strong black shapes. Curves feel squarish and superelliptical rather than circular, and terminals are blunt and clean. The lowercase is compact with a tall x-height and short extenders, while the overall rhythm stays tight and blocklike across letters and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, and storefront-style signage. It can work for brief subheads or captions when given extra spacing, but it is most effective where bold shape and immediate legibility at larger sizes are the priority.
The font projects a loud, confident tone with a slightly quirky, vintage flavor. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded squareness make it feel friendly and approachable while still commanding attention, leaning toward signage and display typography rather than subtle editorial work.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact width, using rounded-rectangle forms to stay friendly and contemporary while still referencing classic condensed display sans styles. It prioritizes silhouette and texture for attention-grabbing typography.
At text sizes the small counters and heavy weight can cause letters to visually merge, especially in dense lines, so it benefits from generous tracking and leading. The numerals match the same stout, squared-round logic, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready texture.