Sans Superellipse Bymap 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial, art deco, modernist, elegant, urban, retro, space saving, display impact, retro modernity, clean geometry, condensed, monoline, rounded, linear, tall.
This typeface is a highly condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle curves and consistently softened corners. Strokes maintain an even thickness throughout, with minimal modulation and a clean, linear rhythm. Counters are narrow and vertically emphasized, and round letters take on superelliptical silhouettes rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt with rounded ends, giving the design a sleek, continuous feel across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where its condensed build can deliver impact in limited horizontal space. It works well for posters, packaging, and logotypes that aim for a refined, modern-retro look, and can add a distinctive voice to editorial titles and pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is poised and stylish, blending a vintage Art Deco sensibility with a crisp contemporary finish. Its tall proportions and streamlined curves suggest sophistication and a slightly theatrical, poster-like presence without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a streamlined display sans that prioritizes vertical elegance and space efficiency. By pairing monoline construction with rounded-rectangular geometry, it aims to deliver a recognizable, design-forward texture that stays clean and legible at larger sizes.
Distinctive letterforms include elongated bowls and tight apertures that create strong vertical momentum. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., i/l/1) through dots and structural cues, while numerals keep the same narrow, upright stance for a cohesive typographic color.