Sans Superellipse Tabub 7 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Athletic Condensed' and 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, gritty, bold, retro, assertive, impact, space saving, vintage texture, stamped look, condensed, distressed, rounded, blocky, compact.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tightly packed counters. Strokes are robust and mostly monolinear in feel, with subtle contrast introduced by ink-like erosion rather than traditional modulation. Corners are softened and terminals are blunt, giving letters a stamped, cut-out silhouette. Distressing appears as chipped edges and small voids within strokes, creating uneven texture while the overall spacing stays disciplined and vertical.
Best suited to short display settings where its condensed weight and distressed texture can read as intentional character—posters, headlines, packaging fronts, labels, and bold signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks that want a rugged, stamped look, especially when set with generous tracking to manage the dense color.
The texture and condensed heft read as tough, workmanlike, and attention-grabbing. Its worn surface suggests age, friction, or printing artifacts, giving the type a vintage utility tone rather than a polished corporate feel. The narrow proportions add urgency and density, making it feel suited to bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while adding a tactile, worn-print personality. Its rounded-rectangle geometry provides a consistent base, and the deliberate distressing introduces a gritty, analog finish that keeps large blocks of text from feeling overly solid.
Round forms like O, C, and G keep a squarish, superelliptical footprint, and many glyphs maintain straight-sided bowls that reinforce the compact rhythm. The numerals follow the same stamped, condensed logic, with the distressing helping break up large dark areas at display sizes.