Sans Superellipse Tirok 4 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Rama Gothic' and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, rugged, stamped, poster, space saving, high impact, grunge texture, utilitarian, blocky, textured, squared, compressed, compact.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and compact spacing. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry with squared counters and softened corners, producing a sturdy, block-like silhouette. Stroke edges show deliberate roughness and slight irregularity, like ink spread or worn printing, while maintaining consistent vertical rhythm. Curves stay tight and controlled (notably in O/C/G), and terminals tend to be blunt and flattened. Numerals echo the same compressed, upright structure for a cohesive set.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where condensed width helps fit more text without losing presence. It also works well for branding and packaging that benefits from a rugged, printed texture; for longer passages, the dense forms and tight apertures may be more effective at larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The overall tone feels industrial and utilitarian, with a weathered, hands-on character. The distressed texture adds grit and tactility, suggesting print ephemera, stenciled signage, or stamped labeling rather than polished corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while retaining a tactile, imperfect print feel. Its rounded-rectangle construction keeps the letterforms clear and consistent, while the distressed edges introduce character and a sense of physical production.
The narrow set width and dense verticals create strong color in text, with a slightly uneven surface that becomes more apparent at larger sizes. Apertures are relatively tight, and the punctuation and figures carry the same sturdy, compressed logic, reinforcing a uniform, poster-forward voice.