Sans Superellipse Ibnog 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, and 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, assertive, compact, impactful, space saving, high impact, sturdy readability, geometric consistency, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures, high density.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed stance and tightly packed counters. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) shapes, giving bowls and terminals a squared-yet-softened feel. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with blunt, flat-ended horizontals and verticals and minimal modulation. Many letters use simplified, sturdy construction with relatively closed apertures, producing dense color and strong rhythm in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and team identities, packaging fronts, and bold signage where tight width and dense weight are advantages. It can also work for labels and UI callouts when used sparingly and with generous tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with an athletic, poster-like urgency. Its squared curves and compressed proportions feel modern and workmanlike rather than delicate, projecting confidence and immediacy.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize presence in limited horizontal space while maintaining a friendly, rounded-rect geometry. The emphasis is on bold, simplified shapes that reproduce reliably and read as strong blocks of text for display use.
The design favors compact interiors and strong vertical emphasis, which increases impact but can reduce distinction between similar forms at smaller sizes. Numerals and uppercase share the same robust, block-driven logic, keeping the set visually consistent in headings.