Sans Superellipse Rymiw 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: signage, headlines, posters, packaging, branding, industrial, technical, retro, authoritative, utilitarian, modular geometry, functional clarity, industrial tone, display impact, squared, rounded corners, sturdy, compact, blocky.
This typeface is built from squared, superelliptical forms with generously rounded corners and mostly uniform strokes. Curves are minimized in favor of straight-sided bowls and rectangular counters, giving letters a compact, engineered silhouette. Terminals tend to end in flat cuts, and joins are clean and sturdy, producing a consistent, modular rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Overall spacing and proportions feel steady and deliberate, emphasizing clarity through simplified geometry rather than delicate detailing.
It performs best in display contexts where its geometric construction can be appreciated: headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that aim for a technical or industrial voice. The sturdy shapes and consistent rhythm also make it suitable for signage and labels, especially where a bold, functional impression is desired.
The overall tone is utilitarian and technical, with a subtle retro-industrial flavor. Its squared rounds and blunt finishes suggest signage, machinery labels, and mid-century functional design, projecting confidence and order rather than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectangle, modular drawing system into a practical, readable sans for contemporary use. It prioritizes structural consistency and a strong silhouette, aiming to convey a disciplined, engineered personality across both text and numerals.
The design’s rounded-rectangle construction is especially evident in characters with bowls and arches, where counters read as softened rectangles. Numerals follow the same logic, keeping a uniform, engineered look that pairs well with the uppercase and maintains a strong, blocky presence in lines of text.