Sans Superellipse Tyfo 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'MC District Pomay' by Maulana Creative, 'PF Mellon' by Parachute, 'Hyperspace Race' by Swell Type, and 'Galderglynn 1884' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, condensed, industrial, utilitarian, retro, hand-inked, space-saving, impact, retro print, clarity, rounded corners, soft terminals, vertical stress, monoline, compact.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact footprint. Strokes are largely monoline and end in softly squared, rounded-rectangle terminals, giving the forms a superellipse-like geometry. Curves are restrained and corners feel subtly softened rather than sharply mechanical, while counters stay narrow and vertical. The rhythm is strongly columnar, with minimal horizontal expansion and a consistent, poster-friendly density across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where space is limited and a tall, condensed voice is desired. It also fits packaging and logo wordmarks that benefit from a compact, vertically driven silhouette. In longer text, it will create a strong vertical texture and works best with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone reads utilitarian and industrial, with a hint of retro signage due to the condensed build and rounded-rectangle construction. Slight irregularities in edges lend a lightly hand-inked or worn print character, keeping the feel approachable rather than sterile. It projects clarity, firmness, and a no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal width while maintaining legibility through simple construction and open-enough counters for a condensed style. The rounded-rectangle modulation suggests a deliberate effort to soften an otherwise utilitarian condensed sans, evoking vintage print and sign lettering without adding ornament.
Uppercase forms appear especially tall and compact, producing a strong vertical texture in lines of text. Round letters (like O/C) resolve as narrow superelliptical shapes, and joins/terminals maintain a consistent soft-corner motif, which helps keep the dense set cohesive.