Sans Superellipse Balez 5 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
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A slanted, monoline sans with a rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) construction throughout. Strokes are uniformly thin with softened terminals, and many joins and corners are gently radiused rather than sharply angular. Curves read as squarish and controlled—especially in bowls and counters—giving letters like O, Q, and D a rounded-rect silhouette. The lowercase is notable for its tall proportions and open, simplified forms, while the overall rhythm stays airy and precise with consistent spacing and a smooth, continuous stroke flow.
Best suited to contemporary branding and tech-oriented communication where a sleek, geometric italic voice is desired. It works well for headlines, short product names, UI labels, and display settings where its distinctive superelliptic forms can be appreciated; for longer text, generous size and spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is modern and aerodynamic, leaning toward a tech-forward, engineered feel rather than expressive handwriting. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, but the italic slant and streamlined shapes add speed and a subtle sci‑fi flavor.
The design appears intended to merge a clean sans foundation with superelliptic, rounded-rectangle geometry to create a fast, modern italic suitable for digital and product contexts. The consistent monoline stroke and softened corners aim for a polished, engineered look that remains friendly rather than severe.
Several shapes emphasize geometric construction over calligraphic modulation: circular forms become squarer, and diagonals feel purposeful and measured. Numerals follow the same superelliptic logic, maintaining a cohesive, UI-friendly silhouette at a glance.