Sans Superellipse Pilam 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Quiel' by Ardyanatypes, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Smart Sans' by Monotype, 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, authoritative, compact, utilitarian, sporty, space saving, high impact, modern utility, strong silhouette, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded, monolinear.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are squared-off into soft corners, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel, while terminals stay blunt and clean. The x-height reads high and the lowercase is tightly built, with narrow apertures and dense internal counters that keep the texture dark and uniform. Overall rhythm is vertical and steady, favoring tall proportions and simplified geometry over calligraphic modulation.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and other short-form display settings where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed. It can work well for sports branding, bold packaging callouts, and UI labels that need tight horizontal economy, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a punchy, no-nonsense presence suited to attention-grabbing statements. Its compressed width and dense color suggest efficiency and urgency, leaning toward industrial and sporty messaging rather than delicate or literary moods.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum emphasis in minimal width, using simplified, rounded-rect geometry to maintain a consistent, modern texture. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and compact spacing for high-density display typography.
The narrow apertures and tight counters (notably in letters like e, a, s, and numerals) create strong silhouette clarity at display sizes, but can look compact and inky as sizes drop. Rounded corners soften the otherwise rigid, block-like construction, helping it feel modern rather than purely mechanical.