Sans Superellipse Ragaz 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry, 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Aeternus' by Unio Creative Solutions (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, industrial, modern, assertive, clean, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, tall, compact, monoline, sturdy, economical.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and compact, squared-off curves that read like softened rectangles. Counters are narrow and vertical, with a consistent, even stroke and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is vertical and efficient, with short crossbars and restrained apertures that keep letters compact while staying legible in display sizes. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright construction with simple, structural forms.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where space is limited and impact is needed. It also works well for signage, packaging, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a compact footprint and a strong vertical profile.
The tone is direct and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its compressed proportions and sturdy shapes evoke contemporary signage and industrial labeling, while the softened corners keep it from feeling brittle or purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving condensed voice with a modern, structural feel, balancing hard-working utility with subtly softened curves for a more contemporary finish.
The font maintains a consistent geometry across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing verticality and tight spacing. Round letters lean toward superelliptical/squared rounds, and punctuation appears straightforward and unobtrusive in the sample text.