Sans Superellipse Tinus 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, rough, stamped, grunge, handmade, vintage, distressed display, analog print, impactful headers, diy character, retro signage, textured, blotchy, inked, condensed, chunky.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and visibly irregular edges. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with softened corners and slightly uneven contours that suggest ink spread or a worn printing surface. Counters tend to be compact and rounded, and the overall rhythm is tight, with upright, simple structures and minimal modulation. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, while the uppercase maintains a consistent, blocky silhouette; overall spacing reads slightly compressed, reinforcing a poster-like density.
Best suited to display applications where a bold, textured voice is desirable: posters, headlines, album/playlist artwork, packaging and label systems, and merchandise graphics. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers when you want a stamped or printed effect without resorting to decorative ornaments.
The font conveys a tactile, imperfect print character—somewhere between rubber-stamp, letterpress, and marker-worn signage. Its rough perimeter and dark color create an assertive, gritty tone that feels handmade and a bit industrial, with a retro DIY sensibility rather than a polished corporate finish.
The design appears intended to combine a straightforward sans skeleton with a deliberately distressed surface, delivering a strong, compact headline tool that feels printed and physical. The rounded-rectangle geometry keeps forms coherent while the rough edges add character and a crafted, analog finish.
At larger sizes the edge texture becomes a defining feature, adding personality and motion to lines of text. In longer passages, the dense weight and narrow fit can build strong visual mass quickly, so it benefits from generous line spacing and restrained use for readability.