Sans Superellipse Tilod 11 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quiel' by Ardyanatypes, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Rylan' by Jen Wagner Co., 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, gritty, poster-ready, retro, stamp effect, rugged display, compact impact, industrial feel, condensed, rounded corners, inked, distressed, blunt terminals.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are largely monolinear, with blunt terminals and tight internal counters that emphasize a compact, vertical rhythm. The texture is intentionally roughened: edges look slightly eroded and uneven, giving the letters an inked, stamped quality. Curved forms (like O, C, G, S) read as squarish superellipses, while straight-sided letters keep a rigid, blocky stance.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, label systems, and packaging where a rugged, stamped texture is desirable. It also works well for industrial-inspired branding and signage, particularly when set large or with a bit of extra spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, with a rugged, print-worn character that feels industrial and slightly retro. Its condensed heft and distressed surface suggest signage, packaging, or reproduction methods where imperfection is part of the aesthetic.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed, no-nonsense sans structure with a deliberately worn, printed texture, evoking stamped lettering and durable utilitarian graphics while maintaining a coherent, rounded-rectangle skeleton.
Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent narrow footprint, supporting dense set text, while the distressed contours add visual noise that can dominate at smaller sizes. The compact apertures and high ink coverage create strong silhouettes that read best with generous tracking or at display sizes.