Sans Superellipse Tilih 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Trump Gothic Pro' by Canada Type, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, album covers, industrial, grunge, utilitarian, vintage, rugged, distressed impact, vintage print, industrial utility, compact display, condensed, monolinear, rounded corners, worn edges, stamp-like.
A condensed, monolinear sans with rounded-rectangle structure and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with minimal modulation and compact counters that stay open enough for display use. The outlines show intentional distressing: edges are roughened and slightly irregular, creating a printed, worn texture while keeping consistent proportions and a steady vertical rhythm. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared-off, and round letters read more like compressed superellipses than true circles.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short slogans where the distressed texture can carry personality. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that want a rugged, workshop/industrial feel, and works well for album cover typography or event graphics that benefit from grit and compression.
The overall tone feels industrial and hands-on, like stenciled or stamped lettering that’s been through repeated printing. Its distressed surface adds grit and energy, giving headlines a raw, tactile presence while still reading as a straightforward, no-nonsense sans.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans that evokes ink wear and mechanical printing. It prioritizes strong vertical presence and a consistent condensed rhythm, while the roughened outlines provide a built-in vintage/industrial character without resorting to decorative forms.
The narrow set width and tight internal spacing create a dense texture in lines of text, and the distressing becomes more apparent as sizes increase. The figure set matches the same condensed, roughened treatment, helping numerals integrate seamlessly in posters or labels.