Sans Superellipse Tyne 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Grand' by North Type, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, assertive, retro, industrial, space saving, impact, speed, branding, cohesion, condensed, slanted, square-round, compact, punchy.
A compact, slanted sans with tall lowercase proportions and tightly controlled spacing. Strokes are heavy and even, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) counters and corners that alternate between softly squared and slightly sheared terminals. Curves in letters like O, C, and G read as squarish rounds, while straight-sided forms keep a taut, vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same condensed, forward-leaning construction with sturdy, simplified shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and packaging where a compact, energetic voice is needed. It can work for signage and labels when sizes are generous, but its condensed build favors display settings over long-form reading.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a forward-leaning posture that suggests motion and urgency. Its dense silhouettes and squared-round geometry add a utilitarian, sporty edge that can feel both contemporary and mildly retro, like athletic branding or industrial labeling.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a strong stroke presence with a forward-leaning stance and squared-round letterforms. The consistent superellipse geometry suggests a focus on cohesion and a modern, engineered look that remains expressive and bold in branding contexts.
The uppercase shows a consistent narrow stance and sturdy joins, while the lowercase keeps counters open enough for display use despite the compressed width. The squarish bowls and rounded corners create a distinctive texture that stays uniform across letters and numerals, giving lines of text a strong, continuous color.