Sans Superellipse Raluh 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, editorial, poster, retro, quirky, condensed, punchy, space-saving impact, display voice, retro modernity, brand distinctiveness, rounded corners, soft terminals, tall proportions, compact bowls, lively rhythm.
A tightly condensed display sans with tall, column-like proportions and a strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are sturdy with subtly modulated thickness, and curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry that keeps counters compact and corners softly eased rather than sharply cut. Terminals tend to be clean and slightly rounded, while joins and apertures stay narrow, producing a compact, high-impact texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures match the condensed stance, with simplified shapes and small, controlled counters that maintain a consistent dark color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and logo/wordmark work where a compact footprint and strong vertical punch are useful. It can also serve for short editorial callouts, captions, or pull quotes when you want a distinctive condensed texture, but it is less suited to long-form reading due to the narrow apertures and dense color.
The overall tone feels assertive and attention-grabbing, with a lightly playful, retro sensibility created by the softened rectangular curves and compressed silhouettes. It reads as confident and energetic rather than neutral, giving text a distinctive “headline” voice even at short lengths.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed width while retaining approachable, softened geometry. By blending sturdy vertical strokes with rounded-rectangular curves, it aims for a distinctive display voice that stays clean and legible at large sizes.
The typeface maintains a consistent narrow set across the alphabet, but letter widths vary enough to avoid a rigid mono-rhythm, giving words a slightly bouncy cadence. In sample text, the dense spacing and compact apertures create strong word shapes that look best when given generous line spacing and a bit of breathing room.