Sans Superellipse Tuno 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue' and 'Bebas Neue Semi Rounded' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, handmade, retro, punchy, impact, compactness, durability, vintage print, texture, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, inked, roughened.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted corners. Strokes stay largely even, producing a solid, poster-like color with minimal modulation. The outlines show subtle roughness and slight irregularity at terminals and curves, giving an inked or stamped impression while keeping letterforms clear. Counters are compact and apertures are somewhat closed, contributing to a dense, sturdy rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, slightly distressed look. In longer passages, the dense counters and tight apertures suggest using generous size and spacing for readability.
The overall tone feels pragmatic and workmanlike, with a vintage sign-painting or rubber-stamp attitude. Its compressed proportions and weight create an assertive presence, while the softened corners and lightly distressed edges add warmth and a human, made-by-hand character.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, condensed display sans with a geometric rounded-rectangle base and a lightly worn finish. It aims to balance clarity with character, evoking stamped or printed ephemera while maintaining consistent, robust letterforms.
Round letters (like O/C/G) read as squarish superellipses rather than true circles, reinforcing a geometric, compressed silhouette. Numerals match the same blocky, compact logic, making mixed text and figures feel cohesive. The texture becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where the irregular edges contribute to a tactile, printed feel.