Sans Superellipse Tyru 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, and 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, poster, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, display clarity, blocky, compressed, rounded corners, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly compressed proportions and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are generally blunt and squared off with soft corners, and joins stay clean and sturdy, producing an even, dense texture. The lowercase is simple and upright with compact apertures and short ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same condensed, block-forward construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, signage, and logo or wordmark work where a condensed footprint is helpful. It can also perform for bold callouts and labels when you want maximum emphasis in minimal horizontal space.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, sign-lettering character. It reads as bold and assertive, prioritizing impact and compactness over delicacy, and carries an industrial, utilitarian confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver dense, space-saving emphasis with a robust, uniform texture. Its rounded-rectangle geometry suggests a goal of combining industrial clarity with a softened, contemporary edge for display-oriented typography.
In text, the narrow set and heavy color create strong rhythm and economy of space, making words stack tightly with minimal whitespace. The rounded-square shaping keeps the heaviness from feeling harsh, adding a subtle friendliness while maintaining a commanding presence.