Sans Superellipse Tigat 4 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Robusta' by Tilde, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, industrial, gritty, vintage, poster, stenciled, compact impact, rugged tone, analog texture, display emphasis, compressed, chunky, roughened, inky, textured.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and a tall, economical set width. Strokes are thick with slightly irregular, roughened edges that resemble ink spread or worn printing, giving each glyph a subtly distressed silhouette. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, keeping counters fairly tight and shapes sturdy; terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off rather than tapered. The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in both single letters and continuous text.
Best suited to short, punchy settings where density and impact matter—posters, event titles, packaging labels, and bold signage. It can work for rugged brand marks or editorial display lines, especially where a tactile, printed feel is desirable; for body copy, it will perform better at larger sizes due to its tight counters and heavy texture.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and workmanlike—like packaging stamps, workshop signage, or a screen-printed poster that has seen use. The rough finish adds a tactile, analog character that reads as gritty and slightly rebellious while still staying legible and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint while adding a deliberately worn, inked surface. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and simple construction, pairing rounded-rectangle forms with a consistent distressed edge to evoke analog printing and industrial labeling.
In longer lines, the condensed width and dark color create a strong horizontal band of texture, with the distressed edges adding lively noise without breaking the basic letterforms. Numerals match the alphabet’s compressed, blocky build, keeping the set cohesive for headlines that mix type and figures.