Sans Superellipse Tysy 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, packaging, editorial display, rugged, industrial, hand-inked, noir, punk, distressed impact, print texture, gritty display, compact emphasis, condensed, ink-trap feel, rough edge, blunt terminals, wobbly contour.
A condensed, heavy sans with irregular, roughened outlines that suggest worn ink or a distressed stamp. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with chunky verticals and compact counters that create a dense, dark texture. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, but edges wobble slightly and pinch in places, producing an ink-trap-like, eroded perimeter. Overall spacing feels tight and utilitarian, with a lively, uneven rhythm that reads intentional rather than accidental.
Best used for display settings where texture is an asset: posters, punchy headlines, cover art, labels, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for short subheads or captions when you want a gritty, stamped tone, but the distressed edges may feel busy at very small sizes.
The font conveys a gritty, lo-fi energy—part print-shop stamp, part street poster—mixing toughness with a handmade, imperfect charm. Its texture adds tension and attitude, giving words a raw, emphatic presence suited to dramatic or rebellious messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact sans that feels printed, worn, and tactile—adding instant character without relying on ornamental serifs. Its controlled roughness and compact proportions aim to maximize presence in limited horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive, branded texture.
In the sample text, the distressed contour becomes a consistent pattern across lines, creating a strong headline voice while remaining readable at moderate sizes. The numerals match the same blunt, rugged construction, keeping the set cohesive for short bursts of text.