Sans Superellipse Tudi 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sign Gothic Bold Condensed' by BA Graphics, 'Sansmatica' by Fontop, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'Graphique Next' by profonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, western, handmade, rugged, retro, high impact, vintage print, rugged texture, compact display, signage feel, condensed, blocky, textured, stamp-like, irregular.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and compact counters. Strokes are mostly straight and rectangular, with subtly rounded corners and a slightly uneven edge that reads like ink spread, stamping, or worn printing. Curves (C, O, S) feel squared-off and superellipse-like rather than perfectly circular, and interior spaces stay tight, reinforcing the dense, poster-forward color. Terminals are blunt and simplified, and the overall rhythm is vertical and emphatic with small, consistent detailing irregularities across glyphs.
Best suited to display uses where impact and texture are desirable: posters, bold editorial headlines, product packaging, badges, and signage. It also works well for wordmarks and short calls-to-action, especially when a worn, printed feel is part of the brand voice.
The tone is bold and gritty, with a tactile, workwear character that suggests utilitarian signage and vintage display printing. Its distressed texture adds immediacy and attitude, landing somewhere between industrial labeling and western-style headline energy without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a tight width, combining a squared-round sans skeleton with deliberate printing irregularities to evoke a stamped or weathered look. It prioritizes presence and character in short, high-contrast applications over quiet neutrality.
In the sample text, the narrow set and heavy weight create strong word shapes at larger sizes, while the textured edges remain visible and contribute to the font’s personality. Numerals match the same condensed, blocky logic, keeping a cohesive, rugged color across mixed-case and number-heavy settings.