Sans Superellipse Tirok 2 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, rugged, utilitarian, stamped, retro, distressed impact, space saving, vintage feel, labeling look, condensed, blocky, textured, rounded corners, inked.
A condensed, all-caps-forward sans with heavy vertical emphasis and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are thick with noticeable internal roughness and edge chipping that reads like ink spread or worn letterpress, giving counters a slightly irregular, organic feel. Curves are squarish and superelliptic rather than geometric circles, and joins stay blunt and compact, keeping silhouettes dense and punchy. The rhythm is tight and tall, with narrow apertures and simplified terminals that hold together well as solid shapes in display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as posters, editorial headlines, packaging fronts, labels, and bold signage where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It works especially well when you want compact width with a loud, tactile presence in branding or event graphics.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, evoking stenciled packaging, stamped labels, and distressed signage. Its texture adds a gritty, analog character that feels vintage-industrial rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to combine condensed, space-efficient letterforms with a deliberately worn print texture, delivering a bold sans voice that feels physical and imperfect. The rounded-rectangle structure keeps it cohesive while the distressing adds character and a sense of material history.
In running text, the strong verticals and compressed spacing create a forceful headline color, while the distressed detailing becomes a defining feature that can either add personality or reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals match the same condensed, blocky build and maintain consistent texture and weight.