Sans Superellipse Bakob 7 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sleek, retro-futurist, streamlined, technical, aerodynamic, space-saving, forward motion, modern signage, sleek display, distinct identity, condensed, monoline, rounded, squared curves, soft corners.
This typeface is a condensed, right-leaning sans with monoline strokes and softly squared curves that read as superellipse-like rounds rather than perfect circles. The verticals are tall and narrow, with rounded terminals and consistent stroke endings that keep the texture smooth and even. Bowls and counters (notably in forms like O, D, P, and e) appear tightened and vertically oriented, while diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, and Z stay crisp and efficient. Figures are similarly narrow and uniform, with a distinctive, slightly stylized construction that maintains a clean rhythm in continuous text.
Best suited to display settings where a tall, compact footprint is useful—headlines, posters, branding systems, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation where horizontal space is limited, though its condensed, stylized forms will be most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels sleek and aerodynamic, evoking modernist display lettering and mid-century signage. Its narrow stance and controlled curves give it a purposeful, technical flavor while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. In text, it projects momentum and precision, with a subtle retro-futurist character.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with a continuous forward slant and rounded-rectangle geometry. Its consistent monoline construction and softened corners suggest an aim for streamlined modernity—distinctive enough for display while still cohesive in multi-line samples.
The design’s narrow proportions make spacing and rhythm especially noticeable: letterforms pack tightly while remaining legible due to open apertures and clear stroke continuity. The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain a unified forward motion in longer lines.