Sans Superellipse Tidat 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, rugged, industrial, hand-inked, vintage, poster-like, compact impact, print texture, utilitarian voice, retro signage, condensed, stencil-like, textured, blunt, blocky.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and blunt terminals. Strokes are thick and generally uniform, with slightly softened corners and a subtly uneven edge that reads like ink spread or worn print. Counters are compact and often squarish, and joins stay sturdy, giving letters a compact, blocky silhouette. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with simple bowls and minimal modulation, while figures are similarly chunky and tightly proportioned for dense setting.
This font excels in short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, badges, packaging labels, and bold signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks or merchandise where a compact, rugged feel is beneficial. For longer passages, it’s best used at comfortable sizes with ample spacing to keep the dense shapes from feeling cramped.
The overall tone feels tough, utilitarian, and a bit weathered, like stamped packaging, warehouse signage, or screen-printed merch. Its slight roughness adds an analog, human touch without becoming fully distressed, keeping the voice bold, direct, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while retaining a friendly, rounded-rectangle geometry. The controlled roughness suggests an aim to evoke analog printing or stamped lettering, adding character and grit while preserving a simple sans structure for clarity.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, suggesting a deliberate “worn edge” finish rather than random distress. In the sample text, the tight proportions and hefty weight create strong horizontal bands, making it most effective where compact impact is desired rather than airy elegance.