Sans Superellipse Rugal 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, book covers, editorial, refined, formal, literary, modernist, compact impact, editorial elegance, modern refinement, display clarity, crisp, tall, condensed, sculpted, sharp.
A tall, condensed design with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a clean, sharply finished stroke vocabulary. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and terminals tend to resolve into crisp, tapered endings that keep counters open and forms elegant. The overall rhythm is vertical and disciplined, with narrow set widths and compact lowercase proportions that create a tight, column-like texture in text. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, reading cleanly with slender stems and rounded bowls.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and other display roles where its tall proportions and sharp contrast can read clearly and add sophistication. It also suits magazine layouts, book covers, and brand wordmarks that want a condensed, editorial feel; for longer passages, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font conveys a refined, editorial tone—poised and slightly dramatic due to its verticality and strong contrast. It feels contemporary and curated rather than playful, suggesting seriousness, taste, and a fashion-forward sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, high-contrast voice in a compact horizontal footprint, combining modern clarity with a more formal, editorial demeanor. Its condensed construction and sculpted terminals suggest a focus on impactful titles and polished brand typography.
Across both the grid and the text sample, the design maintains consistent contrast and a restrained modulation of curves, producing a crisp, high-definition look at display sizes. The condensed proportions intensify the impact of capitals and give lines a structured, poster-like presence.