Sans Superellipse Tyfo 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Poster Sans' by K-Type, 'Headliner TC' by Tom Chalky, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, 'Graphique Next' by profonts, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, labels, poster, playful, retro, hand-inked, punchy, high impact, retro display, compact fit, handmade texture, condensed, rounded, blocky, organic, bouncy.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with subtly irregular edges that give a printed or hand-inked texture rather than a perfectly geometric finish. Counters are compact and often vertically pinched, producing tall, column-like silhouettes; terminals tend to be blunt and rounded. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with small apertures and simplified interior shapes that emphasize mass and density.
This font is best suited to display settings where strong, condensed letterforms help fit more characters while maintaining high impact—posters, large headlines, and brand marks. It can also work well on packaging and labels where a bold, retro-leaning tone and solid typographic color are desired.
The overall tone is bold and cheeky, mixing a vintage display feel with a slightly gritty, handmade character. Its narrow stance and chunky color create an assertive voice that reads as energetic and attention-seeking rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width, combining superelliptical geometry with intentionally imperfect contours for a more human, print-like feel. The emphasis is on bold presence, quick recognition, and a distinctive texture at display sizes.
In text lines, the narrow forms stack into a strong vertical pattern, and the roughened edges add warmth at large sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same compressed, rounded logic, keeping the set visually consistent and geared toward impact.