Sans Superellipse Ranol 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Sans' by K-Type, 'Neue Plak' and 'Neue Plak Display' by Monotype, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, labels, modern, condensed, clean, utilitarian, editorial, space-saving, modern neutrality, systematic geometry, clarity, geometric, rounded, monoline, compact, vertical.
This typeface is a tightly proportioned sans with a compact, vertical rhythm and a consistent monoline stroke. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a soft, superelliptical feel rather than perfectly circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off with subtle rounding, and joins stay crisp, producing a clear, engineered texture in text. Spacing appears economical and the overall silhouette is tall and streamlined, keeping word shapes narrow and uniform.
It works well for headlines and subheads where space is limited and a tall, condensed presence is desired. The consistent stroke and compact forms also fit packaging, labels, and signage-like applications that benefit from a clean, modern, tightly set look.
The overall tone is modern and practical, with a disciplined, no-nonsense voice. Its narrow, upright stance and rounded-rectilinear curves create a contemporary, slightly industrial feeling that reads as efficient and composed rather than expressive or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, contemporary sans that stays highly consistent across letters and figures. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests an emphasis on geometric coherence and a controlled, editorial texture.
In the samples, the condensed build creates strong vertical striping and high information density, which makes the font feel suited to structured layouts. Numerals match the same compact, monoline construction, supporting consistent typography in mixed alphanumeric settings.