Sans Superellipse Rulib 16 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine titles, art deco, editorial, retro, elegant, architectural, deco revival, geometric clarity, display emphasis, stylized readability, flared terminals, condensed caps, rounded corners, vertical stress, modulated strokes.
This typeface is a crisp, upright sans with noticeably modulated strokes and a strong vertical rhythm. Forms are built from tall, rounded-rectangle geometry: curves feel squared-off with softened corners, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical look. Capitals read relatively narrow and high, with long vertical stems and compact horizontal joins; the lowercase keeps a straightforward, text-friendly structure with a single-storey “a” and open apertures. Terminals are subtly flared and the joins stay clean, producing sharp interior corners that contrast with the rounded outer contours. Numerals follow the same tall, structured proportions, pairing flat terminals with rounded shoulders for a cohesive, display-leaning texture.
Best suited to headlines, titling, and short-to-medium text where its tall, structured shapes and modulated strokes can be appreciated. It works especially well for branding, packaging, and editorial display settings that want a refined, retro-modern flavor and a clean, engineered silhouette.
The overall tone is poised and decorative without becoming fussy. Its tall proportions and high-contrast modulation evoke early modern and Art Deco-era lettering, while the rounded-rectilinear construction keeps it feeling engineered and contemporary. The result is a confident, stylish voice that reads as both classic and streamlined.
The design appears intended to merge geometric, rounded-rectangle construction with display-grade stroke contrast, producing a distinctive sans that nods to vintage signage and Deco titling while remaining orderly and legible in contemporary layouts.
Stroke modulation is most apparent in verticals versus horizontals and in curved-to-straight transitions, creating a slightly engraved, sign-like presence at larger sizes. Counters tend to be compact and neatly controlled, which tightens texture in dense settings and enhances the font’s architectural character.