Sans Superellipse Ibkat 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP; 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Elysio', 'Predige', and 'Predige Rounded' by Type Dynamic; 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, bold, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, display clarity, graphic branding, retro flavor, rounded, soft-cornered, compact, chunky, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, producing dense, compact counters and a strongly inked silhouette. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls rather than perfect circles, while joins and terminals stay blunt and clean. The lowercase shows single-story forms (notably a and g) with sturdy stems and tight apertures, and the numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic for a consistent, blocky rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and display typography where impact and clarity at size matter. It works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a friendly but emphatic voice, and it can add a retro-graphic punch to editorial pull quotes or social graphics.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly retro, poster-like confidence. Its soft corners and compact interiors keep the weight from feeling harsh, while the strong black shapes give it a punchy, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a soft-edged geometric flavor: broad, uniform strokes; rounded-rectangle curves; and compact counters that create a cohesive, logo-ready texture. It prioritizes bold legibility and characterful shapes for display use rather than delicate text rendering.
At larger sizes the rounded geometry reads as smooth and deliberate; at smaller sizes the tight counters and narrow apertures may begin to fill in, shifting the look from crisp to more solid and massed. The design maintains a consistent texture across mixed-case settings, emphasizing bold shapes over fine detail.