Sans Superellipse Tilon 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Oxford Street' by K-Type, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, utilitarian, industrial, poster-ready, stamped, workwear, impact, compactness, tactile print, rugged clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, soft terminals, ink-trap feel.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and subtly irregular, softened edges. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with corners frequently eased into short radii rather than sharp joins, giving counters a superelliptical feel. The overall texture is dense and compact, with straightforward, geometric skeletons and slightly uneven contours that read like ink spread or a lightly distressed print. Numerals and capitals maintain a sturdy, squat presence, while lowercase forms stay simple and open enough to remain recognizable at display sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where compact width and strong color are advantages. It also works well for labels, short UI headers, and branded callouts that benefit from a sturdy, stamped aesthetic; for longer text, its dense weight is more effective in short bursts than extended reading.
The font projects a tough, practical tone—like labeling, packaging, or equipment markings—tempered by friendly rounded corners. Its slight roughness adds a handmade, stamped character that feels casual and direct rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with rounded-rect geometry and a slightly imperfect edge treatment, balancing industrial clarity with a tactile, printed personality.
Curves tend to be built from flattened rounds, producing a consistent rounded-rect rhythm across O/C/G and related forms. Several shapes show small inconsistencies in edge smoothness, which contribute to a tactile, printed look and help break up large dark areas in all-caps settings.