Sans Superellipse Tyba 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Romper' by DearType, 'Angela Love Sans' by Fargun Studio, and 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, quirky, approachability, playfulness, display impact, brand character, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact, inked.
A compact, heavy sans with softly squared curves and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with blunted terminals and gently irregular edges that feel inked or hand-cut rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are tight and simplified, and several forms show slight asymmetry that adds personality while keeping a consistent overall rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with simple bowls and short joins, while numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic for a cohesive texture in text.
This font works best for short-to-medium text where personality and impact matter: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, stickers, and playful brand applications. It can also serve well in children’s or family-oriented materials, where its soft, sturdy shapes remain legible at display sizes. For longer reading, it benefits from larger sizes and looser leading to keep the heavy texture from feeling crowded.
The font reads warm and informal, with a cheerful, approachable tone. Its slightly imperfect silhouettes and soft corners give it a homemade, kid-friendly character that feels more lively than clinical. Overall, it conveys a relaxed, good-humored voice suited to upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity of a simple sans with a softer, more characterful silhouette. By using rounded-rectangle forms and gently irregular outlines, it aims to feel friendly and handmade while still maintaining consistent proportions and an even typographic rhythm.
The dense weight and compact spacing create a strong, dark typographic color, which makes it attention-grabbing but best used with generous line spacing in longer passages. The rounded-rectangle motif is especially apparent in curves and terminals, helping maintain a consistent, branded look across letters and figures.