Sans Superellipse Tyjo 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, labels, handmade, friendly, quirky, playful, casual, approachability, handmade feel, compact display, casual clarity, friendly branding, rounded, condensed, monolinear, soft, organic.
A condensed, rounded sans with subtly irregular, hand-drawn contours and softened terminals. Strokes are mostly monolinear with slight pressure-like modulation, giving the letterforms a gentle texture rather than a rigid geometric finish. Curves tend toward rounded-rectangle shapes, and many verticals taper lightly at the ends, contributing to a natural rhythm. Counters are compact and open enough to read cleanly, while overall spacing feels lively and slightly uneven in an intentionally informal way.
It performs best in short to medium-length text where personality is desirable—packaging, labels, posters, and display copy for lifestyle brands. The condensed width helps fit more characters into tight spaces while maintaining an easygoing, handmade feel, making it useful for menus, product names, and punchy headings.
The font conveys an approachable, crafty tone—more personal than corporate—while staying clear and legible. Its narrow, bouncy rhythm and mild irregularities create a playful, friendly voice that suits lighthearted messaging and human-centered branding.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a simple sans with the warmth of hand lettering, using rounded-rectangle construction and small irregularities to avoid a sterile geometric look. It aims to feel informal and contemporary while staying practical for everyday display typography.
Uppercase forms appear tall and slim with rounded shoulders and simplified joins; lowercase echoes this with compact bowls and a modestly expressive baseline rhythm. Numerals match the same hand-rendered softness and condensed proportions, keeping a consistent texture across alphanumerics.