Sans Superellipse Tyhy 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, branding, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, casual, compact voice, playful tone, human warmth, display clarity, rounded, condensed, monoline, soft, bouncy.
A condensed, monoline sans with softened corners and rounded-rectangle construction in the curves. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal contrast, and terminals are generally blunt or gently rounded, giving counters an enclosed, pill-like feel. Proportions are tall and narrow with slightly irregular widths and a subtly wavy vertical rhythm that reads as intentionally imperfect rather than geometric. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and compact bowls, keeping the texture light and airy even at larger sizes.
Well-suited for display use such as posters, packaging, labels, and brand marks where a friendly condensed voice helps fit more characters into limited space. It can also work for short UI labels or captions when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is approachable and slightly eccentric, combining a tidy narrow silhouette with a hand-drawn liveliness. It feels playful and human, with a mild retro signage character that avoids stiffness while staying legible.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-saving sans with a warm, crafted personality. Its rounded-rectangle geometry and even stroke weight aim for clear readability while adding a quirky, handmade texture for expressive display typography.
The font’s tight set and tall forms create strong vertical emphasis, while the rounded construction keeps it from feeling severe. Letterforms look best when allowed some breathing room, as the narrow proportions can stack density quickly in longer lines.