Sans Superellipse Asboh 5 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, modern, airy, space saving, modern refinement, display clarity, brand voice, condensed, tall, clean, crisp, minimal.
This typeface has a tall, condensed build with long verticals, compact bowls, and generous interior counters that keep it open despite the narrow set. Curves are smooth and rounded, with squared-off feeling in places from the superelliptical geometry, while terminals remain clean and unadorned. Strokes appear even and restrained, producing a calm rhythm; apertures are relatively open in letters like C and S, and the lowercase maintains clear, simple forms with single-storey a and g. Numerals follow the same slender, vertical emphasis, with straightforward shapes that read cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display applications where a condensed silhouette helps fit more characters per line without losing clarity. It can also work well for brand wordmarks, packaging, and covers that benefit from a refined, modern feel and a tall typographic color.
The overall tone is poised and contemporary, with an editorial polish that feels fashion-forward and slightly formal. Its narrow, vertical cadence gives it a confident, architectural presence while staying understated rather than decorative.
The design intent appears to balance space efficiency with a polished, contemporary character: narrow proportions and smooth, rounded geometry create a sleek texture that remains legible and controlled in prominent, large-scale typography.
Spacing and proportions emphasize verticality: ascenders are prominent, cross-strokes are short, and round letters stay compact, all contributing to a sleek texture in lines of text. The ampersand and punctuation keep to the same minimal, streamlined approach, supporting a consistent typographic voice.