Sans Superellipse Tuko 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, condensed, hand-inked, retro, space-saving, signage feel, analog texture, friendly geometry, rounded corners, soft terminals, monolinear, textured edges, high-waisted caps.
A condensed, monolinear sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes keep an even thickness with minimal modulation, while subtle roughness along edges gives a lightly distressed, printed/inked feel rather than a sterile digital outline. Capitals are narrow and tall with compact bowls and counters; rounds like O/C/Q read as superelliptical forms with flattened sides. The lowercase maintains a relatively large x-height with short ascenders/descenders, and the figures follow the same narrow, upright rhythm for a cohesive texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where a compact footprint and strong vertical rhythm are useful, such as posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for brief editorial pull quotes or UI/graphic callouts when a narrow, characterful sans is desired.
The overall tone feels practical and workmanlike, like labeling and signage with a slightly worn, analog finish. Its condensed stance and squared rounding bring a retro-industrial flavor while staying approachable and readable.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans that remains friendly through rounded geometry, while adding a subtle print-worn texture to evoke analog production and durable, utilitarian communication.
Spacing appears tight and columnar, creating a strong vertical cadence in paragraphs. The rounded corners prevent the condensed proportions from feeling harsh, and the faint irregularity adds character without overwhelming the letterforms.