Sans Superellipse Tyly 8 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bond 4F' by 4th february, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, stickers, friendly, handmade, playful, retro, informal, approachability, high impact, playfulness, handmade feel, rounded, blunt, soft corners, chunky, cartoonish.
A compact sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into blunt, softened corners rather than sharp terminals, giving counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Spacing is open for the weight, and the rhythm is slightly irregular in a deliberate, hand-drawn way, with small variations in curve tension and terminal shaping. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy with minimal contrast, while figures are similarly chunky and legible, built from the same rounded, blocky geometry.
Works best in display settings such as posters, headlines, short pull quotes, packaging, and playful branding where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can also serve for signage or labels when you want high visibility with a casual, handcrafted feel, though its strong color and quirky detailing will dominate in long passages.
The overall tone is approachable and lively, with a homemade warmth that reads as casual rather than corporate. Its rounded, blocky silhouettes suggest a retro-pop sensibility and a friendly, slightly quirky personality.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact sans with rounded, superelliptical forms and a deliberately informal finish. It aims to balance strong legibility with character, offering a compact, chunky look suited to upbeat, approachable messaging.
At text sizes the dark color and soft corners keep lines cohesive, while the slightly uneven details add character that becomes more noticeable as sizes increase. The design favors clear silhouettes and broad strokes over fine typographic nuance, making it feel robust and poster-ready.