Sans Superellipse Tyba 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Clean' and 'Festivo LC' by Ahmet Altun, 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers/labels, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, punchy, personality, impact, approachability, informality, signage, rounded, soft-cornered, chunky, compact, quirky.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with little modulation, creating an even, stamp-like color on the page. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls and counters, while terminals are blunt and slightly irregular, giving a subtly hand-cut feel. Proportions are condensed overall, with tight interior counters in letters like e, a, and s, and simple, sturdy numeral forms that match the alphabet’s blocky rhythm.
Best suited to display roles where a bold, personable voice is needed—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a playful, handcrafted tone. It can work for short bursts of text (captions, callouts, labels), but the tight counters and dense color make it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The font reads as approachable and informal, with a lively, slightly quirky texture that suggests hand-made signage or print. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than severe, while the dense weight makes it feel energetic and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to combine a compact, high-impact silhouette with friendly rounded geometry, delivering a distinctive, handmade display voice that remains simple and legible at typical headline sizes.
The texture shows small asymmetries and uneven edge character that add personality and reduce the sense of mechanical precision. The condensed widths and compact counters increase visual density, especially in longer lines of text.