Sans Superellipse Tuby 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry and 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
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A condensed, heavy sans with blunt terminals and softly rounded rectangular curves. Strokes are intentionally irregular, with a distressed edge that creates a worn, ink-bleed texture and small nicks along verticals and bowls. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and many letters carry subtle width and contour variation that reads like uneven pressure from a stamp or screen. Overall spacing is compact, producing a dense rhythm and strong color in lines of text.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, labels, and branding where a distressed, tactile texture is desirable. It can also work for short blocks of copy in larger sizes, especially in themes like craft, vintage, industrial, or outdoor-oriented design.
The texture and uneven outlines give the face a gritty, analog personality—more handmade than mechanical. It suggests worn signage, DIY printmaking, and utilitarian labeling, projecting toughness and a slightly nostalgic, lo-fi attitude.
The design appears intended to combine a compact, sturdy sans foundation with a deliberately worn surface, mimicking imperfect printing or aged paint. The goal is strong impact and character through texture and irregularity while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
In the specimen text, the roughness remains consistent across sizes, with the distressed contour becoming a key feature rather than a minor detail. The narrow proportions help maintain emphasis while keeping longer phrases compact, though the heavy texture can visually darken paragraphs when set tightly.