Sans Superellipse Tibid 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Alternate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, gritty, poster, stamped, impact, space saving, print texture, industrial tone, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rugged, inked texture.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with tight apertures and compact counters that keep the color dense in text. Edges show a deliberate roughness—slight waviness, nicks, and inked-in corners—creating a printed or stamped texture rather than crisp geometry. The rhythm is narrow and vertical, with simple, sturdy forms and minimal internal detailing across letters and figures.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, display headlines, product labels, and signage where dense color and a gritty finish add presence. It also works for packaging systems or brand applications that want an industrial, stamped aesthetic, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a tough, workmanlike tone with a tactile, imperfect finish. Its compressed stance and rugged edges feel industrial and practical, suggesting urgency and impact rather than refinement. Overall it reads as bold and assertive, with a vintage-print or workshop label character.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-ink display sans with a softened, rounded-rectangle skeleton and an intentionally distressed print texture. The goal seems to be strong legibility and space efficiency while adding a tactile, analog character reminiscent of stamped or worn printing.
The texture is consistent enough to feel intentional, but it can darken small details in tight counters (notably in rounded letters and some numerals). The narrow proportions help fit long words, while the rough edges add character in larger sizes where the distressing is more visible.