Sans Superellipse Bymid 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'TT Trailers' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, condensed, punchy, quirky, retro, poster-like, space-saving, display impact, geometric voice, brand emphasis, compressed, tall, rounded, blunt, compact.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and compact spacing. Strokes stay essentially monoline, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves that keep counters narrow and vertical. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, and the joins are crisp, producing a taut, vertical rhythm. The lowercase shows a high x-height with simplified, narrow bowls and short apertures; the numerals follow the same compressed, upright construction for a consistent, stacked texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its condensed width and tall stance can maximize impact in limited space. It works well for posters, mastheads, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a compact, vertically driven word shape and a distinctive geometric voice.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a slightly eccentric, vintage-leaning flavor created by the extreme compression and rounded geometry. It feels energetic and a bit theatrical—serious enough for headlines, but distinctive enough to read as stylized rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver high impact in narrow measure, using rounded-rectangular curves and consistent stroke weight to create a bold, compact texture. Its geometry and tight proportions suggest a focus on display typography that remains clean and legible while feeling characterful.
At display sizes the narrow counters and tight interior spaces create strong dark-and-light striping, especially in letters with enclosed forms. The design’s consistency across capitals, lowercase, and figures supports a cohesive look, but the compressed proportions naturally emphasize verticality over openness.