Sans Superellipse Tirad 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Acumin' by Adobe, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, signage, industrial, rugged, assertive, no-nonsense, retro, impact, space-saving, vintage texture, rugged branding, condensed, blocky, ink-trap feel, distressed edges, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy sans with tall, condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in the bowls and counters. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with slight modulation created by irregular edges and small notches that feel like ink spread, worn type, or deliberate roughening. Corners read as softly squared rather than sharply geometric, and many joins show subtle nicks that add texture without breaking the overall silhouette. Spacing is tight and rhythmic, producing a dense, poster-friendly color, while letter widths vary enough to keep word shapes lively.
Best suited to display work where the condensed weight and textured edges can be appreciated—posters, bold headlines, packaging labels, event graphics, and punchy logotype wordmarks. It also works well for signage-style messaging and show titles where a rugged, industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, with a gritty, utilitarian confidence. Its worn texture suggests vintage printing, industrial labeling, or rugged Americana, giving headlines a bold, hands-on immediacy rather than a polished corporate feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in narrow horizontal space while adding a distressed, print-worn character. Its rounded-rectangle skeleton keeps forms sturdy and legible, and the consistent roughening injects attitude for branding and display applications.
The roughened contour treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps the texture read intentional rather than incidental. Narrow internal spaces in letters like B, R, a, e, and 8 increase the font’s punch at display sizes but can make small sizes feel dense, especially in long strings.