Sans Superellipse Tyde 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Burger Honren' by IRF Lab Studio, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Poster Sans' by K-Type, 'Milky Bar' by Malgorzata Bartosik, and 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, retro, punchy, utilitarian, playful, space saving, high impact, vintage print, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, slab-like terminals.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted corners. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with subtle flare and slight irregularity that reads like stamped or letterpress ink spread. Counters are compact and vertical proportions are emphasized, producing a tall, packed rhythm with short crossbars and squared, slab-like terminals. Curves in letters like C, O, and S resolve into superelliptical shapes rather than perfect circles, and joins in forms such as M, N, and W feel tightly engineered and space-efficient. Numerals follow the same compressed, blocky logic with clear, sturdy silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and wayfinding where a dense, high-impact word shape is an advantage. It can also work well for brand marks and short callouts that benefit from a sturdy, industrial voice. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, like signage or packaging typography designed to hit quickly at a distance. At the same time, the rounded corners and slightly uneven, inky edges add warmth and a hint of vintage charm, keeping it from feeling sterile. The result is assertive and practical with an approachable, handcrafted edge.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry for consistent, scalable silhouettes. The subtle inky roughness suggests an aim to evoke printed or stamped vernacular typography while retaining the straightforward structure of a condensed sans.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the condensed forms amplify texture in longer lines, creating a strong vertical cadence. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation from caps, but the compact counters and heavy weight make it most comfortable at display sizes rather than extended small text.