Sans Superellipse Ramal 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, condensed, modern, assertive, display, space-saving, impact, modernity, clarity, cohesion, high-waisted, compact, vertical, crisp, clean.
A condensed sans with tall proportions, compact sidebearings, and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes are firm and mostly uniform, with subtle tapering at joins and terminals that keeps counters open despite the tight width. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse geometry, giving O/C/G and bowls a controlled, slightly squared softness rather than pure circles. Uppercase forms are narrow and economical, while lowercase shows a high x-height with simple, closed apertures and sturdy stems; digits follow the same narrow, upright rhythm for a consistent line of texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and other display applications where space is tight and impact is needed. It can work well for editorial titling, branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a tall, condensed rhythm and clean, contemporary shapes.
The overall tone is modern and emphatic, with a poster-like compression that feels efficient and attention-forward. Its squared-soft curves read contemporary and slightly industrial, lending a confident, editorial voice without becoming ornate or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using controlled superellipse curves and a high x-height to keep forms legible while maintaining a distinctive, compact texture. It aims for a contemporary, engineered look that stays straightforward and versatile for attention-driven typography.
In running text the dense fit creates a dark, vertical texture, so spacing and line height become key for comfort at smaller sizes. The rounded-rectangle construction is especially noticeable in the bowls and terminals, which helps maintain clarity and a cohesive, engineered character across letters and figures.