Sans Superellipse Tydy 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'ITC Franklin' by ITC, 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Denso Sans' by Monotype, and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, space saving, high impact, sturdy forms, cohesive geometry, rounded corners, blunt terminals, ink-trap feel, compressed, monoline-ish.
A condensed, heavy sans with softly squared curves and rounded-rectangle counters. Strokes read largely uniform, with blunt, minimally tapered terminals and occasional pinched joints that create an ink-trap-like texture. The narrow proportions and tall lowercase structure produce tight horizontal spacing and a strong vertical rhythm, while round letters (O, Q, 0) stay more superelliptical than circular. Numerals match the compressed, sturdy build and maintain the same rounded-corner geometry for consistent color in lines of text.
This font is well suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed—posters, packaging fronts, labels, and bold signage. It can also work for subheads or navigational UI elements when space is limited, provided sizes are large enough to preserve the distinctive pinched joints and tight interior spaces.
The overall tone feels industrial and pragmatic, with a slightly retro, stamped or sign-paint-adjacent grit created by the pinched joins and compact shapes. Its narrow stance and dark color give it an urgent, poster-like presence that reads assertive rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms sturdy and consistent. The pinched joins and compact counters suggest an aim for character and print-friendly robustness without relying on high contrast or decorative details.
Uppercase forms are tall and compact, and the lowercase maintains a firm, upright skeleton with minimal calligraphic influence. The face keeps a consistent “soft-square” logic across letters and digits, which helps it feel cohesive even at larger display sizes.