Sans Superellipse Pidal 7 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Expanse Nuvo' by Designova and 'Raviona' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, retro, industrial, tech, condensed, futuristic, compact impact, retro-tech styling, signage clarity, geometric consistency, squared-round, modular, geometric, tall, clean.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangular (superellipse-like) bowls. Corners are consistently softened, with vertical stems dominating and short, clipped horizontals that keep letters compact. Curves feel engineered rather than calligraphic, producing smooth, tubular counters and a rhythmic, modular texture across words. The lowercase follows the same narrow, upright construction, with simple, straight-sided forms and restrained terminals that emphasize verticality and uniform weight.
Best suited to display typography where vertical compactness is an advantage: headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style graphics, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short packaging callouts and title treatments where a retro-tech voice is desired; longer paragraphs may feel visually dense due to the tight, tall letterforms.
The overall tone reads retro-futurist and industrial, like signage from mid‑century modern or space-age graphics. Its narrow stance and rounded-square geometry give it a purposeful, technical feel—confident, controlled, and slightly mechanical rather than friendly or casual.
This design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact voice using a consistent rounded-rectilinear geometry. The goal seems to be an engineered, modernist look that stays highly graphic at large sizes while maintaining a cohesive rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The condensed proportions create strong vertical momentum and high word-density, while the rounded corners prevent the texture from becoming harsh. Numerals mirror the same narrow, engineered construction, helping mixed text feel cohesive for display settings.