Sans Superellipse Tilod 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type and 'Compilation Grotesk' by Estudio Calderon (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, gritty, poster, condensed, urgent, impact, texture, compactness, ruggedness, display, distressed, stamped, roughened, blocky, compressed.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in bowls and counters. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with squared terminals softened by subtly rounded corners. The outlines show deliberate roughening and uneven edge texture, giving each glyph a worn, ink-pressed look while keeping a consistent vertical rhythm. Apertures are relatively tight and counters stay compact, producing dense, high-impact word shapes; numerals and capitals follow the same narrow, upright structure for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to display settings such as headlines, event posters, album artwork, labels, and bold brand marks where a tough, tactile impression is desirable. It can also work for short signage-style phrases or punchy callouts, especially when paired with a cleaner companion for body copy.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and forceful, like stenciled or stamped lettering used for warnings, packaging, or industrial signage. The distressed texture adds a rugged, analog edge that reads as raw, weathered, and slightly aggressive, pushing the style toward gritty editorial and music-poster territory rather than polished corporate use.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, combining tall condensed proportions with a purposely worn surface to suggest physical printing, aging, or abrasion. The consistent narrow structure and rounded-rectangle forms aim for strong, simple silhouettes while the distressing provides character and attitude.
Because the texture and compressed counters increase visual noise, the font benefits from generous tracking and strong size contrast. It performs best when the distressed edges can be appreciated, while very small sizes or tight line spacing may reduce clarity in dense text.