Sans Superellipse Tigen 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'Bouncer' by Fenotype, 'FF Dax Compact' by FontFont, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Erbar AT' by Linotype, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, logos, handmade, rugged, playful, vintage, informal, add texture, create warmth, retro signage, hand-stamped look, chunky, rounded, inked, irregular, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with subtly uneven edges and slight waviness that create an inked, hand-stamped texture rather than a mechanically perfect outline. Counters are relatively tight and openings are modest, giving the forms a dense rhythm; curves lean toward superelliptical bowls, and terminals tend to finish bluntly. Overall spacing reads compact and steady, supporting short words and punchy lines.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks where a bold, tactile voice is desirable. It also works well for short callouts and merchandise graphics, especially when you want a handcrafted, slightly gritty impression.
The texture and softly irregular silhouettes convey a handmade, rugged friendliness—more craft and character than polish. It feels casual and lively, with a hint of retro sign-painting or rubber-stamp grit that adds warmth and approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, compact sans silhouette infused with human texture—combining rounded-rectangular geometry with deliberate irregularity to feel stamped, printed, or brushed rather than digitally sterile.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight counters stay readable at larger sizes while the intentional roughness becomes a defining detail. The numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction, keeping a consistent tone across alphanumerics.