Sans Superellipse Tyro 13 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Korolev' by Device, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'Maleo' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, logos, playful, handmade, retro, punchy, quirky, display impact, retro tone, handmade character, friendly boldness, graphic texture, rounded corners, blocky, condensed, soft terminals, irregular texture.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and many joins and terminals show slight irregularities that read like stamped ink or hand-cut shapes. Counters are compact and simplified, with rounded interior corners and a generally vertical, steady stance. Spacing is tight and the overall rhythm is dense, producing a compact, poster-like texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, packaging fronts, storefront signage, and bold editorial headlines where its dense texture can work as a graphic element. It can also support logo wordmarks and branding applications that want a friendly, retro display voice; for longer text, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve clarity.
The face feels playful and slightly mischievous, with a casual, handmade roughness that suggests print ephemera and vintage display lettering. Its condensed heft gives it a punchy, attention-grabbing tone while the rounded corners keep it friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-ink, display-forward sans that merges rounded-rectangle construction with a lightly imperfect, handmade finish. It prioritizes bold presence and personality over crisp neutrality, creating a distinctive voice for branding and attention-focused typography.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, while lowercase maintains the same blocky DNA with simplified bowls and short extenders, keeping word shapes consistent. Numerals match the heavy, rounded-rect aesthetic and read as solid, sign-ready figures.