Sans Superellipse Ragoh 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, condensed, modern, utilitarian, assertive, industrial, space saving, impact, clarity, systematic, rectilinear, rounded corners, monoline, high waistlines, tight spacing.
A tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving O/C/G/Q and the lowercase rounds a superelliptical, softened-rectilinear feel rather than a true geometric circle. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with compact joins and a disciplined, vertical rhythm; apertures stay relatively controlled, and counters remain narrow but stable. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders, contributing to a dense texture and strong column-like color in text.
Best suited to display sizes where its compact width and strong vertical rhythm provide punch: headlines, posters, branding lockups, packaging, and space-constrained signage. It can work for short text blocks or UI labels when space is limited, but the dense texture favors larger sizes and generous tracking for comfortable reading.
The overall tone feels modern and no-nonsense—efficient, compact, and slightly industrial. The rounded corners soften the rigidity, keeping it approachable while still reading as technical and assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a consistent, rounded-rectilinear geometry. Its restrained detailing and uniform stroke treatment suggest an emphasis on clarity, repeatable rhythm, and a contemporary, system-like voice.
The condensed proportions and tight interior spaces create a strong emphasis on vertical strokes, which can increase impact in headlines but also makes letterforms like I/l and some narrow capitals feel closer in silhouette. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rectangular logic, with stacked forms that read clearly in a compact width.