Sans Superellipse Byrom 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, modern, sleek, airy, precise, minimal, space-saving, editorial tone, modern branding, geometric clarity, elegant display, condensed, monolinear, geometric, rounded, clean.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with extremely slender strokes and generous vertical proportions. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls with small apertures, while stems remain straight and even, producing a crisp, consistent rhythm. Terminals are clean and largely closed, with occasional subtle hooks in descenders and diagonals that stay sharp but restrained. Overall spacing is compact and vertical emphasis dominates, giving text a narrow, columnar color.
Best suited to display roles where verticality and tight set widths are advantages—headlines, magazine covers, brand wordmarks, packaging, and posters. It can also work for short subheads or captions when ample size and line spacing preserve clarity.
The tone is contemporary and refined, leaning toward fashion/editorial minimalism. Its slender build and smooth, rounded geometry feel elegant and slightly aloof, with a precise, technical clarity rather than warmth or friendliness.
Likely designed to deliver a high-fashion, space-saving condensed voice with a polished geometric framework. The consistent superellipse-like rounding and minimal detailing suggest an emphasis on clean reproduction and a distinctive, modern silhouette in titles and branding.
The design relies on height and compression for character: narrow counters, short crossbars, and elongated ascenders/descenders create a distinctive silhouette in running text. Numerals match the same tall, condensed construction, and round characters like O/Q maintain a rounded-rectangle profile that stays consistent across cases.