Sans Superellipse Nyji 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Calps' by Typesketchbook, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, chunky, impact, approachability, retro display, compact economy, rounded corners, soft geometry, blocky, compact, heavy terminals.
A dense, blocky sans with soft, rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, and corners are broadly rounded, giving counters and apertures a squared-off, superelliptical feel. Proportions are compact with tight interior spaces; curves resolve into flattened shoulders and blunt terminals rather than sharp joins. The overall rhythm is steady and weighty, creating strong, uniform silhouettes that stay legible at display sizes.
Best suited for large-format display use where its heavy, rounded geometry can read clearly—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or stickers where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed, but long passages may feel visually dense due to the compact counters and strong weight.
The rounded, chunky forms convey a friendly, playful tone with a retro sign-paint and poster sensibility. Its compressed, heavyweight presence feels assertive and energetic, suited to attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet, editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, approachable edge—combining billboard-level boldness with rounded, superelliptical shaping for a modern-retro, friendly display voice.
Numbers and capitals appear particularly stout and impactful, with simplified shapes and tight counters that emphasize mass. The lowercase keeps the same geometric softness, maintaining a cohesive texture across mixed-case settings.