Sans Superellipse Tadob 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Dharma Gothic P' and 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Athletic Condensed' and 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, and 'CG Gothic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, poster, stamped, rugged, retro, space saving, high impact, vintage print, utility tone, texture, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, soft terminals.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and compact, vertically oriented proportions. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, while corners and joins are softened into squarish curves that keep counters tight and rectangular. Edges show slight irregularity and texture, giving the silhouettes a subtly distressed, inked quality rather than a perfectly machined finish. The lowercase is compact with sturdy stems and small, simple apertures; figures follow the same narrow, blocky rhythm for a uniform color in lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, branding lockups, packaging, and label systems where dense, condensed letterforms help fit more characters into limited width. It can also work for signage or interface badges when a strong, industrial voice is desired, though the distressed edges favor display settings over long reading.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and forceful, with a workshop or labeling character that reads as tough and practical. The mild roughness adds a human, stamped-on feel, pushing it toward vintage poster and packaging territory rather than corporate cleanliness.
The design appears intended to combine condensed economy with a bold, block-built geometry, softened by rounded corners to keep it approachable. A lightly worn finish suggests an aim toward tactile print aesthetics—like inked stamps or screenprinted titles—while maintaining a simple sans structure for clear, punchy communication.
Spacing and shapes create a strong vertical cadence, with narrow counters and short cross-strokes that emphasize density. The squarish rounds (notably in bowls and curves) help maintain consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive, monolithic texture at display sizes.