Sans Superellipse Tibid 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Din Condensed' by ParaType, and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, signage, industrial, rugged, utilitarian, vintage, handmade, printed texture, stamp look, compact impact, rugged branding, compressed, blocky, rounded, inked, distressed.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and nearly monolinear, with subtly irregular edges that read like ink spread or worn stamping rather than crisp vector geometry. Counters are tight and often slightly squarish, and terminals finish bluntly with minimal modulation. Overall spacing and widths vary a bit from letter to letter, reinforcing a hand-made, printed texture while keeping an upright, steady rhythm in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where texture is an asset—posters, bold headlines, packaging, labels, and signage. It can also work for brief UI or editorial callouts when a stamped/printed feel is desired, but the tight counters and roughened edges may reduce clarity at very small sizes.
The face feels practical and workmanlike, with a gritty, analog tone reminiscent of rubber stamps, packaging marks, or old shop signage. Its compressed heft gives it an assertive voice, while the rounded forms keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to combine a condensed, bold silhouette with rounded-rectilinear geometry and an intentionally imperfect print finish, delivering strong presence with an authentic, tactile tone.
In the sample text, the texture becomes more apparent across long lines: slight wobble and edge roughness add character without turning into high-contrast distress. Numerals match the letters in weight and compactness, supporting consistent emphasis in headlines and labels.