Sans Superellipse Tugy 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, editorial display, industrial, typewriter, gritty, utilitarian, vintage, space-saving, vintage texture, print-worn effect, compact impact, sturdy readability, condensed, monolinear, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, roughened edges.
A condensed, monolinear sans with rounded-rectangle proportions and softly squared curves, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical feel. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, while the outlines show subtle roughness and wavering edges that mimic ink spread or worn printing. Terminals are mostly blunt and slightly softened, producing a sturdy vertical rhythm and compact word shapes; width varies by glyph, but the overall texture stays tight and upright. Numerals follow the same condensed, workmanlike construction with open shapes and simple, straight-sided forms.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed structure and textured edges become a feature—headlines, poster typography, packaging, labels, and branding elements that want an industrial or archival print vibe. It can also work for short editorial callouts or captions where a compact, high-impact word shape is helpful, though extended small text may look dense due to the tight spacing and roughened contours.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, with a lightly distressed, analog finish that suggests stamped labels, old packaging, or utilitarian signage. Its narrow build reads brisk and economical, while the imperfect edges add grit and a touch of vintage character.
Likely designed to deliver a space-saving, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and a deliberately worn print texture. The goal appears to be strong readability and vertical rhythm while evoking the feel of letterpress, rubber stamp, or aged typewriter/label printing.
In longer lines the font creates a strong dark color and steady vertical cadence, with distinct silhouettes that keep capitals and lowercase separated despite the compressed proportions. The slight irregularity is consistent enough to feel intentional rather than accidental, adding texture without turning into heavy grunge.