Sans Superellipse Tidud 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Jonze' by KC Fonts, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, and 'Polate' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, rugged, vintage, punchy, energetic, industrial, impact, grit, retro print, forward motion, display emphasis, condensed, slanted, rounded, blunt, textured.
A compact, heavy sans with a consistent rightward slant and tightly packed proportions. Strokes are thick and blunt-ended, with rounded-rectangle curves that keep counters fairly open despite the weight. The outlines show a subtly rough, inked texture with slightly uneven edges, giving the letterforms a stamped or printed feel. Overall rhythm is upright and sturdy, with simple, no-nonsense construction and minimal detailing.
Best suited for display applications where impact matters: posters, headlines, branding marks, product packaging, and bold signage. It also works well for apparel graphics and labels where a distressed, printed character is desirable.
The font communicates a tough, workmanlike attitude—assertive and kinetic rather than refined. Its distressed edges and bold presence evoke retro signage, warehouse labels, and screen-printed graphics, adding grit and immediacy to short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, condensed display typography with a deliberately worn print texture. It balances rounded, superellipse-like forms with blunt terminals and a steady slant to create a bold, energetic voice for branding and promotional copy.
The slant and condensed build create strong forward motion, while the rounded corners prevent the weight from feeling overly harsh. At smaller sizes the texture and dense strokes may reduce clarity, but at display sizes it reads as intentionally raw and impactful.