Sans Superellipse Tigen 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clintone' by Jinan Studio, 'Aaux Next Cond' by Positype, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merch, rugged, playful, handmade, bold, informal, impact, handmade feel, analog texture, compact set, rounded, blunt, stamped, textured, chunky.
This typeface uses compact, heavy forms with rounded-rectangle construction and blunt terminals. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with subtly wobbly, roughened edges that suggest ink spread or a stamped/printed texture rather than crisp vector outlines. Counters are small and sturdy, apertures are somewhat closed, and curves are simplified into soft superelliptical shapes, giving the letters a blocky, resilient silhouette. Overall spacing feels tight and efficient, supporting dense set text while keeping a lively, irregular rhythm at the edges.
It performs best in short, bold applications where texture and weight are assets: posters, punchy headlines, packaging labels, stickers, and merchandise graphics. The compact proportions and sturdy counters also make it usable for brief subheads or captions when a handmade, stamped feel is desired, especially in high-contrast print or screen settings.
The overall tone is gritty and friendly—like hand-printed signage or a DIY stamp set. Its chunky shapes read confidently and casually, with the texture adding a slightly rebellious, zine-like energy that feels more human than corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint while retaining a handcrafted, tactile quality. By combining rounded-rectangle geometry with intentionally rough edges, it aims to feel approachable and analog—like ink on paper—without losing the straightforward clarity of a sans structure.
The rough perimeter treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a unified “printed” voice. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure (single-storey forms where expected), and the numerals match the same compact, sturdy build for cohesive mixed text.