Sans Superellipse Asdel 5 is a very light, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a highly condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and generous vertical rhythm. Strokes are consistently thin with minimal contrast, and curves are built from smooth, rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms that keep counters open despite the narrow set. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with rounded joins on curved letters; verticals dominate, and horizontals are short and restrained. The overall texture is light and even, producing a sleek, columnar silhouette across both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited for display settings where a tall, condensed voice helps maximize impact in limited horizontal space—headlines, posters, covers, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for lightweight interface labels or section headers when used at comfortable sizes and with ample tracking to maintain legibility.
The tone is restrained and contemporary, leaning toward a refined, architectural minimalism. Its extreme slenderness and crisp geometry feel technical and curated rather than casual, with an airy presence that suggests sophistication and precision.
The design appears aimed at delivering a sleek, space-efficient sans that feels modern and carefully engineered. By combining ultra-slim monoline strokes with superelliptic rounds, it seeks a distinctive, elegant texture that reads as clean and contemporary in display typography.
In the samples, the condensed width amplifies vertical emphasis and can make dense text feel delicate; spacing appears intentionally measured to preserve clarity in tight letterforms. Round letters maintain a consistent, softly squared curvature, helping the design stay cohesive across straight and curved structures.