Sans Superellipse Tyji 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry and 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, vintage, inked, poster, space saving, analog texture, display impact, signage feel, rounded corners, textured, irregular edges, high impact, hand-printed.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes remain broadly consistent, but edges show subtle wobble and ink spread, creating a worn, stamped texture rather than crisp outlines. Counters are compact and often vertically oriented, with tight apertures that emphasize a tall, narrow rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share a sturdy, compressed skeleton, and the numerals match the same upright, blocky, rounded-corner logic for a cohesive set.
Works best for short to medium text where impact and density matter—posters, headlines, labels, and packaging that benefits from a condensed footprint. The textured edges also suit branding systems aiming for an analog or workshop aesthetic, and it can add character to signage-style layouts and display typographic treatments.
The font conveys an industrial, analog feel—like letterpress, rubber stamp, or painted signage. Its narrow, forceful silhouettes read as assertive and utilitarian, while the distressed texture adds a casual, lived-in character. Overall it balances retro signage energy with a gritty, handmade tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow measure while preserving a friendly, rounded geometry. The deliberate roughness suggests a goal of simulating printed or stamped ink, providing a ready-made distressed voice without additional effects.
The texture appears consistent across the set, with slight internal roughness and uneven sidewalls that become more noticeable at larger sizes. Spacing in the samples feels compact, reinforcing a dense vertical rhythm suited to tight compositions. Round letters (like O/C) lean toward squared bowls, helping maintain uniform width and a strong columnar appearance.