Sans Superellipse Tigen 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe and 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, rugged, industrial, hand-printed, utilitarian, vintage, print texture, ruggedness, display impact, analog feel, utility, inked, distressed, condensed, blunt, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and fairly even, but the outlines show deliberate roughness—uneven edges, slight wobble, and occasional nicks that mimic ink spread or worn printing. Counters are tight and simplified, terminals are blunt, and overall proportions skew condensed with a tall, sturdy silhouette. The numerals and lowercase follow the same sturdy construction, maintaining a consistent, stamped rhythm across the set.
Best suited to short-form display typography where strong presence and texture are desirable: posters, event titles, labels, and brand marks that want an industrial or handcrafted edge. It can also work for signage and punchy pull quotes, but the distressed outlines may feel busy for long passages at small sizes.
The face reads tough and practical, like lettering pulled from packaging, crates, or workshop markings. Its rough edges add grit and tactility, giving it a vintage, workwear energy while staying straightforward and highly legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to combine a condensed, bold sans structure with an intentionally imperfect print texture, evoking practical labeling and analog reproduction. It aims for impact and character rather than pristine neutrality, while keeping letterforms simple and readable.
The texture is subtle enough to preserve clarity, but visible enough to create a printed-on-paper or stenciled-by-hand impression. Round letters (O, C, G) lean toward squarish bowls, reinforcing the compact, mechanical feel, while the overall spacing and weight create a strong, poster-like color.