Sans Superellipse Tikul 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type and 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak) (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, editorial display, industrial, gritty, handmade, utilitarian, vintage, distressed print, compact impact, retro signage, rugged branding, condensed, monoline, rounded, rough edges, inked.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay largely even, but the outlines are intentionally roughened, creating a printed/inked texture with small dents and wobble along verticals, curves, and terminals. Counters are compact and often squarish, and curves read more as eased corners than true circles, giving the alphabet a sturdy, superelliptical geometry. Spacing feels tight and rhythmic, with a consistent vertical emphasis and compact punctuation and numerals that match the same distressed contour.
Well suited for posters, headlines, packaging, and label-style graphics where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. The rugged texture works especially well for branding in food and beverage, workshop/industrial themes, and editorial display treatments that want a worn print feel.
The texture and compressed proportions give the font a gritty, workmanlike tone—evoking rubber-stamp lettering, worn signage, or photocopied type. It feels direct and practical rather than polished, with a subtle retro-industrial character that adds attitude without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to combine a tightly set, condensed sans structure with an intentionally distressed, inked edge to simulate imperfect printing. Its rounded-rectangular construction keeps forms sturdy and consistent while the rough contour adds personality and tactile presence.
In text, the distressed outline remains visible but doesn’t overwhelm the letterforms, preserving legibility while adding surface character. The mix of squared curves and slightly irregular edges produces a lively baseline color, especially in all-caps settings and short words.