Sans Superellipse Taboj 1 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, sports branding, industrial, rugged, retro, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, maximum impact, printed texture, rugged branding, poster voice, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, ink trap-like notches.
A condensed, heavy sans with squared, superelliptical curves and broadly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with subtle contrast introduced by tight interior counters and small nicks that read like ink traps or distressed cut-ins. Apertures are generally compact, creating strong, dark letterforms with short crossbars and sturdy verticals; bowls and shoulders lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry rather than true circles. The texture includes intentional speckling and worn patches inside and along strokes, giving printed, slightly weathered edges without changing the underlying rigid construction.
Best suited to large-scale display uses such as posters, headlines, and punchy campaign typography where its condensed heft and gritty texture can do the heavy lifting. It also fits packaging and labels, especially for products aiming for an industrial, vintage, or “hand-stamped” feel. Use with care for long passages or small UI text, where the compact counters and distressed detailing can soften legibility.
The font conveys a tough, workmanlike voice with a vintage, screen-printed grit. Its compressed proportions and dense blackness feel urgent and commanding, while the rounded-square forms keep it friendly enough for bold, graphic statements. The distressed details add a tactile, analog character associated with stamped, poster, and packaging aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining rounded-rectangle construction with deliberate wear to simulate bold printing processes. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and a tactile, manufactured feel over pristine neutrality.
In text settings the narrow width packs words tightly, producing a strong typographic block and prominent vertical rhythm. The distressing is consistent enough to feel purposeful, but it reduces cleanliness at smaller sizes and makes counters appear even tighter, especially in enclosed forms.