Sans Superellipse Tyly 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' by Berthold and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, handmade, playful, retro, approachable, soft impact, humanized sans, display utility, retro warmth, simple legibility, rounded, soft corners, compact, monoline, slightly irregular.
A compact, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and curves resolve into squarish superellipse-like bowls rather than true circles, giving counters a boxy, padded feel. Terminals are blunt and rounded, and the outlines show subtle irregularities that read as intentionally hand-touched rather than mechanically perfect. Overall spacing is tight and the rhythm is steady, with simplified forms and sturdy verticals that keep the texture dense and readable.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its dense, rounded texture can carry personality—headlines, poster typography, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for signage or labels that benefit from sturdy, high-ink shapes, especially at medium and larger sizes.
The face feels friendly and informal, with a playful, slightly retro tone. Its softened geometry and mild irregularity suggest something handmade and personable, more like a marker-cut display sans than a corporate UI typeface. The overall impression is cheerful and approachable without becoming overly cute.
The design appears aimed at delivering a sturdy, highly legible sans with a soft, superellipse-driven geometry and a humanized finish. It prioritizes friendly impact and straightforward letterforms over precision or neutrality, making it well-suited for expressive display communication.
Round letters (like O, C, and G) lean toward squarish bowls, and junctions generally avoid sharp angles, reinforcing the cushioned look. Numerals are similarly robust and simplified, matching the alphabet’s compact, workmanlike voice.