Sans Superellipse Tigul 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, urgent, sporty, gritty, retro, space-saving, impact, motion, vintage print, bold labeling, condensed, slanted, rugged, inked, high-impact.
A condensed, forward-slanted sans with compact, rounded-rectangle counters and a tightly stacked vertical rhythm. Strokes are heavy and relatively even, with subtle modulation and blunt terminals that keep forms blocky and direct. Curves feel squared-off and superelliptic rather than fully round, and many letters show slight edge irregularities that read like ink wear or rough printing. Spacing is tight and the overall texture is dense, producing strong, poster-like color in lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact setting such as posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging callouts, and signage where a dense, energetic voice is desirable. It can work in subheads or brief captions at moderate sizes, but the tight apertures and rugged edges favor display use over long-form reading.
The font projects speed and pressure—assertive, utilitarian, and slightly distressed. Its narrow stance and aggressive slant evoke athletic branding, industrial labeling, and vintage display typography where impact matters more than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while keeping a fast, forward-leaning cadence. The squared-round shapes and slightly roughened finish suggest a goal of combining utilitarian clarity with a tough, vintage-printed character for branding and display typography.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, while the lowercase keeps a tall, upright skeleton with minimal detail and small apertures that enhance the compressed feel. Numerals follow the same condensed, weighty construction, maintaining consistent color across mixed-case and alphanumeric settings.