Sans Superellipse Tyko 13 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, labels, children’s, handmade, friendly, casual, quirky, airy, human warmth, space saving, informal display, approachability, monoline, condensed, rounded, soft-cornered, tall.
This typeface is a tall, condensed monoline sans with softly rounded, superellipse-like curves and subtly irregular, hand-drawn edges. Strokes stay fairly even, with gentle terminal rounding and occasional wobble that gives the outlines a natural, sketched feel. Counters are narrow and vertical, and round letters lean toward rounded-rectangle bowls rather than perfect circles, creating a consistent, upright rhythm across text. Capitals and numerals keep the same slender proportions, with simple construction and minimal ornamentation.
It suits short-to-medium headlines, captions, and display copy where a friendly, handmade feel is desirable—such as packaging, labels, menus, posters, and casual branding. The condensed proportions also work well when space is tight or when a tall, vertical texture is part of the layout.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, with a lightly quirky, human touch. Its narrow, upright stance feels tidy and economical, while the soft corners and slight irregularities keep it from feeling sterile, suggesting a friendly, everyday voice.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity of a simple condensed sans with the warmth of hand-drawn execution. By using rounded-rectangle structures and consistent monoline strokes, it aims for legibility and coherence while preserving an informal, personable voice.
In running text the condensed spacing and tall forms produce an airy, columnar texture. Rounded joins and narrow apertures can make dense settings feel a bit busy at smaller sizes, while larger sizes emphasize the playful hand-rendered character.