Sans Superellipse Tinus 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Acumin' by Adobe, and 'Bebas Neue Semi Rounded' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, rugged, hand-inked, poster-ready, vintage, high impact, distressed print, utility voice, tactile texture, condensed, textured, blunt, chunky, irregular edges.
A condensed, heavy sans with blunt terminals and softly rounded rectangular curves, producing a superellipse-like geometry in rounds such as O, C, and G. Strokes are thick with subtle internal modulation and visibly rough, uneven edges that mimic ink spread or worn printing. Counters are compact but generally open enough to hold shape, while joins and corners feel slightly softened rather than sharp. Overall rhythm is punchy and dense, with small, deliberate inconsistencies that read as texture rather than distortion.
Best suited to display typography where the textured stroke and compact width can do the heavy lifting: posters, headlines, cover treatments, packaging, labels, and signage. It can work for short subheads or callouts in editorial layouts when paired with a cleaner text face for body copy.
The font conveys a rugged, workmanlike character—confident, gritty, and tactile. Its worn texture and condensed stance evoke utilitarian signage, stamped labels, and no-nonsense editorial headlines. The overall tone is energetic and assertive without becoming playful or overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong condensed voice with an intentionally distressed finish, combining straightforward sans construction with tactile print-like irregularity. The goal seems to be high-impact readability and a handcrafted, analog presence for branding and display settings.
Texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving long lines a cohesive “printed” grain. Narrow apertures and tight counters can darken at smaller sizes, while the rough perimeter becomes a defining feature at display sizes.