Sans Superellipse Tybo 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Monotype Grotesque' by Monotype, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, and 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, mechanical tone, display clarity, squared-round, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A condensed sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle geometry across curves and counters. Strokes stay largely even, producing a dense, dark color, while terminals tend to be blunt and squared-off with subtle rounding. Curved letters like C, G, O, and Q read as tall superelliptical forms, and the lowercase maintains straightforward, pared-down construction with tight apertures and minimal modulation. Figures are similarly compact and sturdy, designed to hold their shape at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short text where space is limited but impact is needed—posters, packaging panels, labels, and signage. It can also serve as a distinctive brand voice for wordmarks and logo lockups that benefit from a compact, vertical stance.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, industrial flavor. Its tight rhythm and blocky rounding give it a no-nonsense presence that feels mechanical and direct rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence in a narrow footprint, using superelliptical curves and blunt terminals to keep forms legible and robust. It prioritizes strong word shape and consistent texture for attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and the condensed widths create strong vertical emphasis, making words form bold, column-like silhouettes. The rounded-corner squareness is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping keep the texture uniform in longer lines.