Sans Superellipse Tigaj 7 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Seriguela' by Latinotype, and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, poster, rugged, retro, assertive, compact impact, tactile print, signage voice, retro utility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, inked texture, stamped.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and compact counters. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with subtly softened corners and slightly irregular, inked edges that give the forms a stamped or printed feel. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow letter bodies, short apertures, and sturdy joins; round letters like O/Q read as squarish superellipses rather than true circles. Numerals follow the same compact, chunky logic, keeping silhouettes bold and highly massed.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, branding lockups, packaging, labels, and bold signage where strong silhouettes matter. It can also work for punchy subheads or callouts, especially when the surrounding layout provides breathing room.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, mixing industrial signage clarity with a tactile, worn-in texture. It feels bold, direct, and attention-seeking, with a slightly vintage, press-printed character that adds grit without becoming decorative.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence in a compact width while retaining a friendly rounded-rectangle skeleton. The slightly distressed edge behavior suggests an intention to evoke printed material or stamped markings, adding tactility and character to otherwise straightforward sans forms.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and consistent for impact, and the rugged edge treatment is uniform across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping maintain coherence in longer lines. The narrow proportions and reduced internal space make it most effective when set with ample size or generous tracking.