Sans Superellipse Tyhu 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, headlines, labels, industrial, utility, retro, technical, compact, space-saving, functional clarity, technical tone, signage fit, rounded corners, condensed, monoline, squared-round, tall proportions.
A condensed, monoline sans built from squared-round geometry: counters and bowls read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Strokes are largely uniform with softly radiused corners and subtly flattened curves, producing a tidy, engineered rhythm. The overall silhouette is tall and compact, with tight interior spacing in letters like B, R, and 8, and clean, straight terminals that keep forms crisp at display sizes. Lowercase follows the same narrow, upright construction, with simple single-story shapes and restrained curves that preserve a consistent vertical cadence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact, technical voice is desired. It also works well for labels, product identifiers, and short UI or dashboard headings that benefit from a tight footprint and clear, monoline letterforms.
The font conveys an industrial, utilitarian tone with a slight retro technical flavor, reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, and pragmatic signage. Its compact proportions and squared-round forms feel efficient and matter-of-fact, adding a subtle mechanical character without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans with a disciplined, rounded-rectangular construction, prioritizing consistency and a strong vertical rhythm. Its simplified forms and controlled curves suggest an emphasis on clarity and a utilitarian, industrial identity.
Round letters such as O, Q, and 0 emphasize the superelliptical construction, while diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y stay narrow and steep to maintain the condensed texture. Numerals are sturdy and legible, with squared curves and minimal flourish, aligning closely with the uppercase’s compact, engineered feel.