Sans Superellipse Bymaw 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, modern, minimal, elegant, condensed, clean, space saving, modern display, editorial tone, clean geometry, monoline, tall, linear, airy, crisp.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and a smooth, rounded-rectangle construction in curved letters like O, C, and G. The verticals dominate, producing a strong upward rhythm, while curves are clean and evenly tensioned with little visible stroke modulation. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented; terminals are plain and unembellished, keeping the texture uniform. Figures follow the same narrow, linear logic, with simple shapes and consistent stroke weight that blends seamlessly with the alphabet.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and short editorial settings where a compact footprint and strong vertical presence are beneficial. It can work well for branding and packaging that needs a modern, premium tone, especially when set with generous tracking and ample leading.
The overall tone is sleek and contemporary, projecting a refined, fashion-forward minimalism. Its narrow proportions and restrained detailing give it a poised, editorial feel—confident and cool rather than playful.
The design appears aimed at delivering a space-saving condensed sans that still feels polished and contemporary, using rounded-rectilinear curves to maintain smoothness and consistency. It prioritizes a clean, uniform texture and a distinctive tall silhouette for impactful display use.
In continuous text the condensed width creates a distinctive, striped color and emphasizes vertical rhythm, which can become visually dense at smaller sizes or tight tracking. The rounded geometry keeps the look friendly and polished, softening what could otherwise feel purely technical.