Sans Superellipse Tyza 12 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, editorial, packaging, signage, industrial, vintage, dramatic, gritty, quirky, display impact, print texture, vintage feel, signage voice, editorial drama, condensed, distressed, inked, weathered, sharp terminals.
A condensed display face with tall proportions and tightly controlled counters, built from mostly straight-sided strokes and compact, rounded interior shapes. The forms show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with heavy verticals and noticeably finer connecting strokes and curves. Edges are intentionally irregular, with ink-trap-like notches, slight chipping, and uneven stroke boundaries that create a worn, printed texture. Round letters such as O and Q read as narrow ovals with compressed bowls, while diagonals (V, W, X) are taut and steep, reinforcing the narrow rhythm. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast construction with similarly distressed edges.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, headlines, album/film titling, and bold editorial callouts where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and signage-inspired branding when a vintage-industrial atmosphere is desired, but is likely less comfortable for long-form text at small sizes due to the tight proportions and rough detail.
The overall tone feels industrial and vintage, like aged letterpress or stenciled signage that has been rubbed, over-inked, or eroded over time. Its tight, dramatic rhythm and roughened contours add tension and personality, giving text a slightly ominous, editorial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact display voice while simulating the irregularities of analog printing or worn signage. Its strong vertical structure and controlled geometry provide clarity, while the distressed contours add character and grit.
The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a deliberate “imperfect print” effect. Spacing appears compact, and the narrow proportions create a strong vertical cadence that becomes especially assertive in all-caps settings.