Sans Superellipse Tibuz 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulldog' and 'Bulldog Std' by Club Type, 'Grange' and 'Grange Rough' by Device, and 'EFCO Overhold' by Ephemera Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, labels, rugged, industrial, handmade, utilitarian, vintage, printed feel, rugged impact, signage voice, retro texture, textured, inked, compressed, blunt, sturdy.
This typeface features compact, heavy letterforms with softened corners and a slightly irregular, inked outline. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear in feel, with subtle modulation created by the rough edges and occasional inky buildup. Counters are relatively small and rounded-rectangular, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than sharply cut. The overall rhythm is tight and efficient, with consistent widths and a sturdy, condensed silhouette that stays legible despite the distressed texture.
It works best for short to medium-length text where texture is an asset: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a stamped or printed look. The dense proportions and heavy color make it especially effective at display sizes, while the rough edges can overwhelm very small settings.
The texture and blunt geometry give the font a workmanlike, analog tone—suggesting rubber-stamp lettering, screen print ink, or worn signage. It feels practical and straightforward, with a touch of grit that reads as authentic and slightly vintage rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to combine a compact, rounded-rectilinear sans structure with an intentionally imperfect print texture. The goal is a strong, readable display face that feels physical and produced—like ink on paper—rather than digitally pristine.
Lowercase forms are simple and compact, with short extenders and sturdy joins that keep word shapes dense. Numerals match the same blocky, rounded-rectangle construction, and punctuation appears weighty and visually present, reinforcing the bold, no-nonsense voice.