Sans Superellipse Raber 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a slender, monoline sans with tall proportions and a distinctly rectilinear geometry softened by rounded corners. Curves tend to resolve into superellipse-like bowls and rounded-rectangle counters, giving letters like C, G, O, and Q a controlled, engineered feel rather than a purely circular one. Strokes maintain an even thickness throughout, terminals are crisp and mostly horizontal/vertical, and diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are straight and clean. Spacing is relatively tight with consistent rhythm, producing a compact, orderly texture in text while keeping counters open enough for clarity.
It suits interface text, navigation, and compact labeling where a narrow footprint helps conserve space while keeping letterforms orderly. The consistent stroke and controlled shapes also work well in tables, dashboards, and technical documentation, and can add a sleek, modern tone to packaging and contemporary editorial typography when set with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is contemporary and disciplined, with a quietly technical character. Its narrow build and squared-round forms suggest precision and efficiency, fitting a neutral voice that feels more utilitarian than expressive.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient, modern sans that maintains clarity through open counters and consistent stroke treatment. Its superellipse-informed construction and rounded corners aim to balance a precise, engineered structure with a friendly smoothness for versatile everyday use.
Rounded-rectangle bowls and straight-sided curves create a subtle “squared” impression in round letters, and the numerals follow the same streamlined, uniform-stroke logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. The lowercase appears simple and workmanlike, prioritizing regularity and steady vertical emphasis over calligraphic nuance.