Sans Superellipse Rakem 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, ui labels, packaging, modernist, condensed, technical, minimal, space saving, systematic look, geometric clarity, signage utility, rounded corners, tall x-height, open counters, straight-sided, vertical emphasis.
A tightly proportioned sans with tall, condensed letterforms and a consistently even stroke. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving bowls and shoulders a squarish softness rather than pure circles. Terminals are clean and mostly horizontal or vertical, with minimal modulation and a crisp, engineered rhythm. Counters stay fairly open despite the narrow widths, and the overall texture reads clean and orderly in running text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and signage where a compact width lets you fit more characters per line without losing clarity. It also works well for UI labels, navigation, and product packaging that benefits from a neat, vertical emphasis and consistent stroke. For long-form text, it’s likely more effective at larger sizes where the condensed rhythm has room to breathe.
The design feels modern and utilitarian, with a compact, space-saving tone. Its rounded-rectilinear geometry adds a subtle retro-futurist flavor—clean and efficient, but not cold. The narrow stance and disciplined strokes suggest signage and system typography more than expressive editorial type.
The font appears designed to deliver a space-efficient, contemporary sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle construction. Its consistent stroke and disciplined geometry suggest an intention toward clear, repeatable shapes that reproduce reliably in structured layouts and information-forward design.
Distinctive superelliptical bowls are especially noticeable in round letters and numerals, creating a uniform, grid-friendly silhouette. The uppercase set maintains a tall, streamlined profile, while the lowercase keeps a similarly narrow rhythm that stays legible at display sizes. Numerals follow the same condensed, squared-round logic, helping mixed alphanumeric settings look cohesive.