Sans Superellipse Ridej 5 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A tall, condensed sans with softly rounded corners and superellipse-like bowls that give the shapes a gentle, rectilinear warmth. Strokes are generally even and light, with subtle modulation where curves meet stems, and terminals tend to finish cleanly without sharp cuts. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, producing a strong upward rhythm; curves in C, G, O, and the lowercase bowls feel more like rounded rectangles than pure circles. The lowercase uses single‑storey forms for a and g, with compact, tidy apertures and a consistent, streamlined texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where its tall, condensed proportions can create impact without heaviness. It also works well for branding and packaging that benefit from a clean, modern silhouette with softened edges. In editorial layouts it can serve for short subheads or pull quotes where a refined, vertical rhythm is desirable.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, balancing a minimalist, engineered feel with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It reads as understated and polished rather than playful, with a light touch that suggests elegance and restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern condensed voice with a distinctive superellipse construction—combining efficient width, clear structure, and gentle rounding to feel both technical and approachable.
Capitals are notably tall with generous interior space relative to stroke weight, and many forms rely on vertical stems and narrow joins (notably in M/N and the m/n family), reinforcing a compressed, columnar cadence. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded logic and appear designed to blend smoothly with the text rather than dominate it.