Sans Superellipse Rekot 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, wayfinding, data display, editorial, clean, modern, neutral, technical, minimal, clarity, modernity, neutrality, approachability, systematic, monoline, open counters, rounded corners, geometric, crisp.
This typeface is a monoline sans with a clearly geometric construction and subtly rounded corners, giving curves a softened, superellipse-like feel. Strokes maintain an even thickness with very little modulation, and the overall drawing stays crisp and uncluttered. Round letters such as C, O, and G read as rounded-rectangular forms with open apertures, while straight-sided letters keep tight, orderly geometry. The lowercase is simple and compact, with single-storey a and g, short-to-moderate ascenders/descenders, and generous interior space that helps letters stay distinct at text sizes. Numerals follow the same restrained, linear logic and align well with the rest of the set.
It suits interface typography, product labeling, and informational design where a steady rhythm and clean letterforms are important. It can also work well for editorial text and headings that need a modern, unobtrusive voice, and for charts or dashboards where simple numerals and open counters improve scanability.
The tone is calm and matter-of-fact, leaning contemporary and utilitarian rather than expressive. Its softened geometry adds a friendly edge without losing a precise, engineered character.
The design appears intended to deliver a neutral, contemporary sans optimized for clarity and consistency. By combining geometric structure with gently rounded corners, it aims to feel precise yet approachable across both text and display settings.
Spacing and rhythm feel consistent across the alphabet, producing an even gray in running text. The design favors straightforward forms and clear silhouettes over decorative details, which supports clarity in both uppercase headings and continuous copy.