Sans Superellipse Bylis 7 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves in bowls and counters. Strokes remain even and delicate, with smooth joins and largely closed, disciplined forms; terminals are clean and understated rather than flared. Round letters like O/Q and numerals show narrow, vertically stretched ovals with softened corners, while diagonals (V/W/X) are crisp and economical. Overall spacing and rhythm feel light and even, prioritizing verticality and clarity over warmth.
Best suited to display sizes where its delicate strokes and condensed width can read cleanly—headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, and fashion or cultural editorial. It can also work for short UI labels or navigational text when ample size and contrast are available, but it is likely less comfortable for long paragraphs at small sizes due to its thin strokes and condensed texture.
The tone is sleek and restrained, reading as contemporary and slightly architectural. Its thin lines and narrow stance create an airy, refined feel that can skew premium or gallery-like, while the geometric rounding adds a subtle friendliness without becoming playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary condensed voice with geometric, superelliptical rounding—balancing strict vertical efficiency with a softened, modern finish. It aims for a clean, high-end texture that stays neutral enough for branding while remaining distinctive through its proportions and rounded-rectangle curves.
Distinctive superelliptical shaping is most evident in O/0 and the rounded segments of letters like C, G, and S, producing a controlled “rounded-rectangle” geometry rather than purely circular forms. The figures mirror the letterforms with similarly tall, narrow proportions, supporting consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.