Sans Superellipse Bymof 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry and 'Hype vol 2' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, modern, condensed, architectural, minimal, space saving, display impact, modern clarity, systematic forms, monoline, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, clean.
A tightly condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) bowls and a strongly vertical build. Curves are squarish and controlled, with smooth corners rather than sharp joints, giving O/C/G/Q forms a softened, capsule-like geometry. Strokes maintain an even thickness throughout, terminals are clean and mostly flat, and counters are narrow, producing a dense, high-rise texture in words. The lowercase is compact with tall ascenders and relatively small joins, while the numerals follow the same narrow, linear rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where space is limited but impact is needed: headlines, posters, and compact typographic layouts. It can work well for branding and packaging that benefits from a tall, compressed wordmark, and for signage or wayfinding where a narrow footprint helps fit longer labels.
The overall tone feels modern and streamlined, with an architectural, space-efficient presence. Its compressed proportions and squared-round curves suggest contemporary signage and editorial display, projecting clarity, restraint, and a slightly retro-industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum vertical presence in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent monoline stroke and rounded-rectangular curves to keep the condensed forms legible and stylistically cohesive. It prioritizes a clean, contemporary voice with a distinctive, structured silhouette for titles and identity work.
Because the letters are extremely narrow, spacing and vertical rhythm become the dominant visual feature; at larger sizes this creates a striking columnar texture, while at smaller sizes the tight counters may require generous tracking. The superelliptic rounding keeps the design from feeling harsh, balancing the rigid verticality with a subtle softness.