Sans Superellipse Rylev 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, technical, condensed, assertive, modern, space saving, impact, modernization, systematic design, rounded corners, square-oval, compact, sturdy, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared geometry softened by rounded corners, giving many letters a superellipse/square-oval silhouette. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and counters tend to be tight and rectilinear-rounded, producing strong, dark text color. Terminals are generally flat and clean, while joins and inside corners are slightly eased, keeping the shapes crisp rather than fully circular. Proportions feel condensed in the caps and many lowercase forms, with narrow apertures and a controlled, mechanical rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding, and signage where a compact, high-impact sans is needed. It can work well for packaging or interface labels at larger sizes, where the squared-round shapes and tight rhythm become a distinctive visual signature.
The overall tone is utilitarian and industrial, with a technical, signage-like presence. Its rounded-square construction adds a friendly softness to an otherwise strict, engineered feel, resulting in a confident, modern voice.
The design appears intended to combine a mechanical, condensed sans structure with softened corners for a contemporary, systematized look. Its emphasis on consistent superellipse-like rounding and compact proportions suggests a focus on strong silhouettes and efficient space usage in display typography.
The font maintains a consistent rounded-rectangle logic across curves, bowls, and numerals, which helps it read as cohesive in display settings. The dense counters and compact widths create a strong silhouette, especially in all-caps and short words.