Sans Superellipse Byris 12 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, minimalist, modern, airy, elegant, space-saving, modernity, refinement, clean display, condensed, monoline, geometric, rounded, linear.
This typeface uses extremely condensed proportions with monoline strokes and a calm, even rhythm. Curves are drawn as soft, rounded-rectangle forms—especially visible in O, C, G, and the bowls of B/P/R—paired with straight, vertical stems and minimal join modulation. Terminals are clean and unadorned, with tight apertures and simplified construction that keeps counters tall and narrow. Numerals follow the same linear logic, with slender figures and rounded turns that match the alphabet.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks where a tall, condensed voice helps fit more characters into limited horizontal space. It works well for modern branding, editorial layouts, posters, and packaging that benefit from a sleek, minimalist sans with softened geometry.
The overall tone is restrained and contemporary, with a refined, fashion-forward feel. Its narrow silhouette and airy stroke weight give it a poised, understated presence that reads as clean and design-led rather than expressive or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving condensed sans that still feels refined and contemporary. By combining tall proportions with rounded-rectangle curves and consistent strokes, it aims for a clean display texture with a distinct, cohesive silhouette.
In running text the condensed width produces strong vertical emphasis and a distinctive texture, especially in words with repeated stems (e.g., n/m/h). The rounded geometry keeps the style from feeling harsh, balancing the strict narrowness with a softer, more approachable silhouette.