Sans Superellipse Pigof 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Garmint' by Maulana Creative, 'Brecksville' by OzType., and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, condensed, retro, poster-like, space saving, impact, headline focus, geometric consistency, blocky, heavy, compact, squared, rounded corners.
This typeface is a compact, all-caps–friendly condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into squared bowls and softened corners, giving round letters a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Counters are tight and simplified, terminals are blunt, and joins stay clean and consistent, producing a sturdy, vertical rhythm. Lowercase forms are similarly narrow and robust, with minimal modulation and straightforward punctuation-like details (e.g., simple i/j dots and compact numeral shapes).
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging titles, and bold labels where space is limited but presence is required. It also works well for signage-style applications and condensed title setting that benefits from a strong vertical rhythm.
The overall tone is strong and no-nonsense, with an industrial, poster-forward presence. Its condensed massing and squared curves suggest mid-century display typography and utilitarian signage, reading as confident, assertive, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using squared, rounded-rectangle forms to keep letters sturdy and consistent. Its simplified geometry and dense weight suggest a focus on clarity and authority in display contexts rather than delicate text reading.
At larger sizes the dense counters and compact apertures create a solid, impactful texture; in longer lines it can feel visually heavy due to the tight internal space. The uppercase set appears particularly dominant, making the font feel naturally suited to headline and label-driven typography.