Sans Superellipse Asbon 5 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'House Sans' and 'House Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, ui labels, minimal, modernist, technical, editorial, urban, space saving, modern clarity, geometric rigor, softened geometry, display utility, condensed, monoline, rounded corners, tall, clean.
A condensed monoline sans with tall proportions and generous vertical rhythm. Strokes keep an even thickness and terminate in softly rounded corners, giving curves and counters a rounded-rectangle feel. The geometry is clean and controlled, with narrow apertures and compact bowls that stay legible through consistent spacing. Numerals and capitals follow the same disciplined, linear construction, producing a crisp, columnar texture in words and lines of text.
This font works best where a condensed voice is useful: headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging that need to fit more characters per line without losing clarity. It can also suit signage and UI labels where a clean, upright structure and consistent stroke weight help maintain readability at small-to-medium sizes.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, with a slightly industrial, signage-like clarity. Its narrow, upright stance feels efficient and contemporary, while the rounded corners soften the rigidity and add a refined, approachable edge. The result reads as sleek and organized rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, contemporary sans optimized for crisp display typography, balancing strict geometry with rounded-rectangle curves for a slightly softer finish. It prioritizes consistency and vertical rhythm to create a distinctive, efficient texture in setting.
Distinctive superelliptical curves show up most clearly in round letters and in the squared-off feel of terminals and corners. The narrow width produces strong vertical emphasis, making lines look tall and airy, and the punctuation and numerals match the same pared-back, geometric language.