Sans Superellipse Tyba 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Noplato' by Drizy Font, 'Miso' by Mårten Nettelbladt, 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s media, branding, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, retro, approachability, display impact, handcrafted feel, retro charm, chunky, rounded, soft corners, inked, casual.
A chunky, rounded sans with softly squared curves and slightly irregular stroke edges that suggest an inked or hand-cut origin. Forms are compact and tall in silhouette, with rounded terminals, minimal contrast, and gentle asymmetries that keep the texture lively. Counters are generally small-to-medium and often more oval than circular, while joints and curves lean toward superelliptical, rounded-rectangle geometry. Overall spacing reads even and sturdy, producing a dense, confident typographic color.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where its chunky rhythm and handmade texture can be appreciated—posters, packaging, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for playful editorial callouts or UI moments that need warmth, though the dense shapes and small counters may favor larger sizes over long-form reading.
The font conveys a casual, approachable voice with a dash of eccentricity. Its soft corners and subtly wobbly outlines feel human and tactile, leaning toward a retro craft or comic-adjacent tone without becoming overly decorative. The result is upbeat and friendly, suitable when you want warmth and character rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, high-impact sans that feels friendly and handmade, using rounded-rectangle geometry and subtle irregularity to avoid a sterile finish. It prioritizes personality and immediate readability for display contexts while keeping a simple, sans structure.
Capitals are straightforward and robust, while lowercase adds personality through simplified, rounded constructions and gently uneven bowls. Numerals match the same chunky rhythm and remain highly legible at display sizes. The consistent rounding across corners and terminals helps maintain cohesion across mixed-case settings.