Sans Superellipse Tyfe 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Placard Next' by Monotype, and 'Fixture' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, editorial, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, compact display, monoline, rectangular, rounded corners, compact, rigid.
A compact, tightly spaced sans with monoline strokes and strongly compressed proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared counters and softly radiused corners rather than true circular bowls. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, with a consistent vertical stress and a rhythm driven by tall, narrow stems. Uppercase forms feel rigid and sign-like, while lowercase retains the same condensed structure with simple, sturdy construction.
Well-suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where space is limited, such as posters, packaging fronts, labels, and wayfinding or product signage. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or compact UI headings when a condensed, emphatic tone is desired.
The overall tone is pragmatic and industrial, with a slightly retro, display-led flavor reminiscent of labeling, stenciled signage, and utilitarian print. Its condensed rhythm and squared curves create a purposeful, no-nonsense voice that reads assertive and space-efficient.
The design appears intended to maximize economy of width while keeping strokes robust and counters stable, using rounded-rectangle forms to preserve clarity at display sizes. Its consistent, compact construction suggests an aim toward impactful, space-saving typography for practical graphic applications.
The numerals and caps share a consistent narrow footprint, reinforcing a uniform, columnar texture in lines of text. Round letters (like O/C/G) appear more squarish due to the superellipse construction, and the font maintains a steady, even color without noticeable modulation or calligraphic influence.