Sans Superellipse Timow 1 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, and 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, album covers, grunge, industrial, rugged, distressed, assertive, distressed display, stamped look, rugged impact, industrial tone, stencil-like, chunky, textured, weathered, inked.
A compact, heavy sans with blocky proportions and squared counters that read like rounded rectangles. Strokes are thick and abrupt, with irregular, eroded edges that create a worn print texture throughout the alphabet. Curves (such as O, C, and G) keep a squarish, superellipse feel rather than true circles, while terminals tend to be blunt and straight. The overall rhythm is tight and sturdy, with consistent cap height and a workmanlike, poster-oriented silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where texture is an asset. It can also work for industrial-style signage or editorial callouts when used at larger sizes with ample spacing to keep the distressed details from filling in.
The distressed texture gives the face a gritty, utilitarian tone—suggesting stamped markings, weathered signage, or rough ink on porous paper. It feels bold and emphatic, with an intentionally imperfect surface that adds attitude and immediacy.
The design appears intended to combine a compact, blocky sans structure with a deliberate worn/stamped finish, delivering strong presence while evoking printing artifacts and aged surfaces.
The erosion is distributed across stems and bowls rather than confined to edges, producing a mottled, broken-ink effect that remains recognizable at display sizes but will visually thicken in small settings. Numerals match the same rugged texture and compact stance, supporting cohesive headline and label use.