Sans Superellipse Ranef 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, ui labels, modern, technical, urban, minimal, space saving, modern clarity, geometric uniformity, condensed, tall, clean, crisp, geometric.
This typeface is a tall, tightly set sans with a markedly condensed footprint and even, monoline strokes. Curves and counters are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing smooth, squared-off bowls and soft corners rather than pure circles. Verticality dominates: stems are straight and narrow, joins are clean, and apertures are generally compact, creating a consistent, column-like rhythm. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” while numerals follow the same narrow, vertical proportions with rounded terminals and uniform stroke emphasis.
It works especially well for headlines, posters, and packaging where space is tight but a strong vertical presence is desired. The clean monoline construction and compact forms also suit signage and short UI labels, where a narrow width can help fit constrained layouts without resorting to smaller sizes.
The overall tone feels modern and utilitarian, with a slightly architectural, signage-like presence. Its condensed, upright stance reads as efficient and matter-of-fact, leaning toward a technical or contemporary editorial mood rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears aimed at delivering a space-saving condensed sans with a contemporary geometric flavor, using rounded-rectangle construction to maintain clarity and consistency across letters and figures.
Because of the extreme narrowness, spacing and rhythm become prominent: text forms a dense, vertical texture that stays orderly and controlled. The superelliptical rounding keeps the look approachable despite the compressed proportions.