Sans Superellipse Tuwy 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, editorial, headlines, labels, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, worn, space saving, retro print, analog texture, headline utility, condensed, textured, inked, slightly rough, hand-pressed.
A condensed, upright sans with tall lowercase proportions and a steady vertical rhythm. Strokes show subtle texture and slight irregularities, as if printed with imperfect ink coverage, giving edges a softly worn look rather than crisp geometry. Curves are compact and rounded, while joins and terminals stay simple and functional, producing clear, narrow silhouettes. Counters are relatively tight and spacing feels efficient, supporting dense setting while maintaining recognizable letterforms.
Works well for condensed headlines, subheads, captions, and packaging/label applications where space is limited but a vintage, printed character is desired. It can also support short editorial passages and pull quotes when you want a tight measure and a subtly distressed, analog tone.
The overall tone recalls typewriter and letterpress ephemera—practical, archival, and slightly gritty. Its restrained shapes keep it matter-of-fact, while the textured finish adds warmth and a period feel suitable for retro or documentary-driven design.
The design appears intended to combine a space-saving condensed build with an intentionally imperfect print texture, evoking mechanical or letterpress origins while keeping forms simple and broadly readable.
In running text the narrow proportions create a strong vertical color, with punctuation and numerals matching the same inked, slightly distressed texture. The texture is consistent enough to read as a deliberate effect rather than damage, adding character without turning into a novelty script.