Sans Superellipse Tidat 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Neue Rational Condensed' by René Bieder, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, merch, rugged, industrial, hand-inked, retro, punchy, high impact, space saving, analog texture, vintage print, condensed, rounded corners, blunt terminals, uneven edges, compact.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and blunt terminals. Strokes are thick and compact, with rounded corners and slightly uneven edges that mimic ink spread or worn printing. Counters are small and often squarish, and curves (like O/C/G) read as softened superellipses rather than perfect circles. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with a single-storey a and g, and punctuation-like dots (i/j) rendered as compact blocks.
This style suits short, high-impact settings such as posters, bold headlines, apparel graphics, packaging labels, and attention-grabbing signage. It performs best at display sizes where the rough edge detail and compact counters can be appreciated without clogging.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a tactile, imperfect finish that feels stamped, screen-printed, or letterpress-worn. It conveys a utilitarian, no-nonsense attitude with a touch of vintage grit, making text feel emphatic and physical rather than polished.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while evoking analog production—inked, stamped, or worn printing—through subtle irregularity. Its rounded-rectangle geometry keeps forms friendly and cohesive, while the heavy weight and tight spacing prioritize loud, immediate readability.
Rhythm is tight and blocky, producing strong texture in paragraphs and headlines. The distressed edges add character but also increase visual noise, especially where counters get tight (e, a, s) at smaller sizes.