Sans Superellipse Tigul 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type; 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co.; and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, labels, industrial, gritty, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, compact impact, printed texture, stamped look, rugged display, signage tone, blocky, inked, roughened, high-impact, poster-like.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and a compact horizontal footprint. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving counters and curves a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, but the edges show intentional roughening and uneven inking, producing a worn, stamped texture. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow apertures, dense black shapes, and straightforward construction that keeps forms legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where impact and texture are desired. It works well for labels, event graphics, album art, and editorial display lines that benefit from a condensed, gritty voice. The roughened texture suggests using it at larger sizes or in print-inspired layouts where the worn effect can be appreciated.
The font conveys a tough, workmanlike tone—part vintage print, part industrial labeling. Its distressed edges add grit and immediacy, while the condensed build keeps it punchy and space-efficient. The result feels bold, no-nonsense, and slightly retro, like ink pressed onto paper or a well-used stencil.
The design appears intended to combine condensed display efficiency with an intentionally imperfect, inked finish. Its rounded-rectangle structure keeps forms sturdy and consistent, while the distressed edges introduce character and a tactile, printed feel for bold attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same condensed stance, with the lowercase keeping a tall, simplified silhouette that reads more like compact signage lettering than text typography. Numerals match the blocky, inked character and sit confidently in the same visual system, supporting strong headline settings and short bursts of copy.