Sans Superellipse Tadob 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cyclone' by Hoefler & Co., 'Daily Tabloid JNL' and 'Ingomar JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Industrial Gothic' by Monotype, and 'Balboa Plus' by Parkinson (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, poster, vintage, stamped, gritty, impact, space saving, retro texture, rugged tone, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, textured, hand-inked.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and squared-off terminals. Strokes are mostly monolinear but show subtle modulation, with softened corners and occasional ink-like irregularities that create a lightly distressed edge. Counters are compact and often tall/vertical (notably in O, D, P), and many joins feel carved or cut rather than smoothly drawn, giving the forms a sturdy, block-printed rhythm. The overall spacing is tight and efficient, with narrow proportions and a strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to headlines, posters, bold packaging, labels, and signage where condensed width and heavy color help maximize impact in limited horizontal space. The slightly distressed finish works especially well at display sizes and in single-color applications where texture can add character without additional graphics.
The texture and compressed heft evoke utilitarian signage and inked printing—confident, forceful, and slightly rough around the edges. It reads as assertive and workmanlike, with a retro-industrial tone that can feel both rugged and playful depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint while avoiding a purely geometric feel. Rounded-rectangle anatomy paired with a controlled distressed texture suggests a display face aimed at vintage-leaning, industrial, or stamped-print aesthetics.
The distress is consistent enough to read as an intentional finish rather than noise, helping large text feel tactile and less sterile. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-block logic, keeping headlines and numbering visually unified.