Sans Superellipse Runer 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, modernist, elegant, crisp, reserved, compact display, premium tone, modern clarity, editorial impact, condensed, monolinear feel, open apertures, tall caps, clean terminals.
A condensed, high-contrast sans with tall uppercase proportions and a controlled, vertical rhythm. Strokes alternate between very thin hairlines and heavier stems, producing a sharp, editorial texture even in simple forms. Curves are smooth and slightly squared in feeling, with rounded-rectangle geometry showing through in counters and bowls; terminals are clean and largely unadorned. Lowercase maintains a straightforward construction with a normal x-height relative to the tall ascenders, and the numerals follow the same narrow, crisp logic with clear differentiation.
This font is best suited to headlines, magazine layouts, pull quotes, posters, and brand wordmarks where a compact width and high contrast can deliver a polished, upscale impression. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging text when set large enough to preserve the hairline details.
The overall tone is refined and contemporary, balancing elegance with restraint. Its strong verticality and contrast evoke fashion and editorial typography, while the simplified terminals keep it feeling modern and composed rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a sleek, condensed sans for display typography that feels premium and current. By pairing rounded-rectangle curves with pronounced contrast and tall proportions, it aims to stand out in editorial contexts while remaining clean and systematic.
Spacing reads relatively tight for such narrow forms, helping words form compact, column-friendly silhouettes. The contrast is prominent in diagonals and joins (notably in letters like A, K, V, W, X), giving the face a slightly dramatic sparkle at display sizes.