Sans Superellipse Tilod 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mocha Mattari' by Dharma Type and 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, hand-stamped, retro, impact, utility, vintage print, tactile texture, rounded, inked, textured, compact, monoline.
A compact, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are heavy and even, with subtly uneven edges that read like ink spread or a lightly distressed stamp impression. Counters tend to be small and squarish, terminals are blunt, and joins are straightforward, producing a sturdy, condensed rhythm. Overall widths vary by character but stay consistently tight, keeping word shapes dense and vertical.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where a dense, punchy presence is desirable. It also fits packaging, product labels, and signage that benefit from a stamped or printed-on material feel. For long-form reading, more generous sizing and spacing will help maintain clarity.
The tone feels practical and workmanlike, with an analog, slightly rugged texture that suggests labeling, stenciled packaging, or printed ephemera. It comes across as direct and no-nonsense, with a hint of vintage utility rather than polished neutrality.
The design appears intended to combine a clean sans skeleton with superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms, then temper it with a tactile, inked texture for a more human, print-like result. The goal seems to be strong impact in compact widths while retaining friendly, rounded geometry.
In text, the condensed proportions and small counters create a dark, compact color that holds together well at display sizes. The slight irregularity in outlines adds character but can reduce crispness at smaller sizes, especially in tightly spaced passages.