Sans Superellipse Tibes 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, and 'PT Sans Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, rugged, handmade, punchy, playful, retro, impact, warmth, informality, vintage feel, stamp effect, rounded, blunt, compact, irregular, textured.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with slightly uneven edges that create an inked, stamped texture rather than a perfectly clean outline. Counters are tight and shapes are condensed, producing a dense color on the page; curves stay squat and squarish, and terminals end bluntly without flare. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey feel, and the numerals follow the same chunky, rounded geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited to attention-grabbing headlines, poster typography, packaging, and logo wordmarks where a dense, chunky presence is desirable. It also works well for short promotional copy, labels, and playful editorial callouts where the stamped texture can be part of the brand voice.
The overall tone is bold and scrappy, with a handmade, poster-like energy. Its subtly distressed silhouette reads casual and a bit mischievous, leaning toward vintage signage and DIY print rather than corporate minimalism.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, condensed sans built from rounded-rectangle forms, with intentional roughness to evoke printmaking or rubber-stamp impressions. It prioritizes impact and character over pristine neutrality, giving designers a strong display option with a tactile feel.
Spacing appears fairly tight and the dark weight quickly builds texture in paragraphs, making the face feel more like a display workhorse than a quiet text font. The slightly inconsistent edge texture helps prevent the condensed forms from feeling overly rigid, adding warmth and personality in headlines and short blocks.