Sans Superellipse Tuko 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, labels, condensed, handmade, retro, playful, quirky, compact display, friendly tone, retro charm, handmade feel, monolinear, rounded corners, tall proportions, soft terminals, slightly irregular.
A tall, tightly set sans with monolinear strokes and softly rounded corners that give many forms a rounded-rectangle, superellipse-like feel. The overall construction is simple and upright, with narrow bowls and long verticals that create a strong vertical rhythm. Edges and joins show mild irregularity—subtle wobble and unevenness in curves and stroke endings—adding a hand-made texture without becoming rough or distressed. Counters stay fairly open for the width, and the figures follow the same condensed, rounded-rect geometry as the letters.
Best suited to display settings where a condensed, characterful sans can add personality—posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial callouts or UI headings when a friendly, informal tone is desired, but the narrow proportions and quirky texture favor larger sizes over long reading.
The face reads as friendly and informal, with a lightly quirky, retro tone. Its condensed stance and rounded-rectangle shapes feel poster-like and attention-getting, while the slight irregularity keeps it approachable rather than clinical.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, space-saving display voice with soft, rounded-rectangle forms and a hint of hand-drawn charm. It aims for strong vertical rhythm and quick recognizability while maintaining a warm, playful personality.
Capitals and lowercase share a consistent narrow skeleton, and punctuation and numerals match the same upright, compact stance. The font’s visual color is even, with little contrast and a steady stroke presence that holds together well across mixed-case text.