Sans Superellipse Tidim 4 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'TT Backwards' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, labels, industrial, rugged, poster, punchy, playful, impact, space-saving, analog texture, signage, stamped, blocky, rounded corners, condensed, distressed edges.
A compact, heavy sans with condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle construction that keeps counters relatively tight while maintaining clear silhouettes. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with softly squared corners and subtly bulging curves that give round letters a superellipse feel. Edges show irregular, slightly rough contours—like ink spread or a worn stamp—producing a tactile texture without breaking legibility. Terminals are blunt, apertures are modest, and spacing is steady, creating a dense, emphatic rhythm in both all-caps and mixed-case settings.
It performs best in short-to-medium display settings where texture and impact matter: posters, headlines, packaging panels, labels, and bold brand marks. The roughened edge detail becomes more apparent at larger sizes, where it can add character without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a vintage-print roughness that reads as handmade and energetic rather than polished. Its compact width and chunky mass give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to loud, straightforward messaging.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed, sign-painter/stamp-inspired sturdiness with rounded-rectangle geometry, delivering maximum punch in limited horizontal space. The lightly distressed outline suggests an aim for analog warmth and a printed, tactile presence.
Uppercase forms feel particularly solid and sign-like, while the lowercase retains the same blocky DNA with simple, sturdy shapes and minimal delicacy. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and rounding, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready texture across alphanumerics.