Sans Superellipse Rikoy 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, elegant, refined, airy, literary, modern-classic, space saving, modern elegance, editorial tone, premium branding, display clarity, condensed, monolinear, open counters, high-waisted, crisp.
This typeface is built on tall, condensed proportions with a fine, even stroke that reads cleanly at display sizes. Curves are smooth and controlled, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) bowls that stay narrow and vertically oriented. Terminals are crisp and mostly straight-cut, while joins are restrained, producing a composed, editorial rhythm. The lowercase shows a notably tall x-height relative to the slim capitals, and counters remain open despite the narrow set, helping keep words legible and calm.
It performs best in headlines, magazine titling, and brand wordmarks where a refined, space-saving condensed voice is useful. It also suits posters and cover-style typography that benefits from tall lines and an airy, high-contrast-in-silhouette texture.
The overall tone is quiet and polished—more poised than loud—bringing a bookish, gallery-like elegance to headlines. Its narrowness and high vertical emphasis give it a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward feel while still staying neutral enough for contemporary branding.
The design appears intended to provide an elegant condensed sans voice with controlled, superelliptical round forms—balancing modern minimalism with a subtle classic editorial sensibility. It emphasizes verticality, consistent stroke behavior, and clean terminals to stay sharp and premium in display settings.
The design relies on consistent vertical stems and disciplined spacing, with a clear distinction between round and straight components. Numerals match the condensed, vertical character of the letters, supporting a unified typographic color in mixed text.