Sans Superellipse Tyfe 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'Brecksville' by OzType. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, poster, condensed, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, rugged print, practical display, rounded corners, squared curves, ink-trap feel, compact, monolinear.
A compact condensed sans with softly squared, superellipse-like curves and rounded corners throughout. Strokes are largely monolinear, producing a sturdy, even color, while terminals and joints show subtle irregularities that create a slightly worn, inked impression. Counters are tight and vertical proportions are emphasized, with tall ascenders/uppercase and compact bowls that keep letters narrow. The figures and caps share the same compressed rhythm, and punctuation-like details (such as dots) read as small, squared marks that reinforce the blocky construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging fronts, labels, and signage where a dense vertical rhythm is an advantage. It can work for subheads and interface banners when space is tight, but the compressed counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for extended reading.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, with a faintly vintage, workmanlike character. Its condensed stance and firm shapes feel practical and no-nonsense, while the softened geometry keeps it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of space by combining condensed proportions with sturdy, rounded-rectangular letterforms. The slight roughness in stroke edges and joins suggests an aim for a printed, utilitarian texture rather than a perfectly clinical finish.
Round letters like O/C/G are built from squarish rounded-rectangle forms, giving curves a flattened, engineered feel. Diagonals (A, V, W, X) stay compact and sturdy, supporting dense setting without looking fragile.