Sans Superellipse Tinuj 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Industrial Gothic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, rugged, poster, utilitarian, retro, distressed impact, vintage stamp, compact display, gritty texture, signage voice, condensed, stencil-like, distressed, blocky, chiseled.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and compact sidebearings. Letterforms are built from simplified, rounded-rectangle masses, with counters that read as squarish ovals and minimal curvature on joins. The stroke edges are intentionally irregular, creating a rough, worn silhouette that looks slightly chipped or printed under pressure. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, and the overall construction favors straight verticals with restrained, geometric rounding rather than calligraphic modulation.
Best suited for display settings where strong impact and texture are desirable, such as posters, bold headlines, product packaging, labels, and signage. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when you want a condensed, gritty emphasis, but the rough edges may be overpowering for long-form reading.
The texture and compressed heft give it a tough, workmanlike voice with a vintage, stamped-on feel. It reads assertive and attention-grabbing, leaning toward gritty signage and no-nonsense display rather than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with a deliberately worn surface, echoing stamped lettering, rough print processes, or aged painted type. Its geometric, rounded-rectangular construction keeps the forms simple and legible while the distressed outline adds character and attitude.
The distressed contouring is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a unified “weathered” rhythm at text sizes. Round characters such as O/0 and C retain a squared, superelliptical character, while narrow letters like I, J, and l emphasize the vertical, compressed cadence.