Sans Superellipse Tilew 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, labels, editorial, typewriter, industrial, utilitarian, hand-inked, vintage, analog texture, space-saving, rugged clarity, vintage utility, condensed, stamped, rough-edged, tall, monoline-ish.
A condensed, tall sans with simplified, superellipse-leaning counters and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Strokes feel mostly even with modest contrast, but edges are intentionally irregular, creating a lightly distressed, inked-in texture. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, with compact bowls and tight apertures that keep letters narrow and efficient. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, giving the line a slightly unsettled, mechanical rhythm rather than a strictly uniform, engineered feel.
Works well for headlines, short paragraphs, and display copy where a stamped/typewriter texture is desirable—such as packaging, labels, menus, posters, and editorial pull quotes. It can also suit UI or informational graphics when you want utilitarian clarity with a deliberate rugged finish, especially at moderate sizes where the distress reads as character rather than noise.
The overall tone reads like a worn typewriter or stamped label—practical and matter-of-fact, with a subtle handmade grit. It carries a vintage-industrial flavor that feels archival and workmanlike rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to merge condensed signage legibility with a deliberately imperfect, printed-from-ink texture. Its rounded-rectilinear construction suggests a simplified geometric base, then roughened to evoke analog reproduction—like a ribbon typewriter, stamp, or worn print.
In text settings the rough contouring becomes more noticeable, adding dark color and texture across lines. The condensed proportions help economy of space, while the irregular edges keep it from feeling sterile; it’s most convincing when that patina is part of the message.