Sans Superellipse Rylas 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, contemporary, friendly, confident, editorial, modernize, soften, strengthen, improve clarity, soft corners, monolinear, high presence, sturdy, clean.
A heavy, monolinear sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves feel superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving bowls and counters a squared-off, modern geometry. Strokes maintain a steady thickness with minimal contrast; terminals are clean and often slightly rounded, producing a solid, blocky silhouette. Proportions are compact and stable, with broad vertical stems, generous counters, and straightforward, legible forms across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines and display typography where its weight and superelliptical geometry can read clearly and establish tone quickly. It also fits branding and packaging that want a modern, friendly sturdiness, plus signage or short UI labels where strong shapes improve visibility. For long-form body text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous leading due to its dense color.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, pairing a confident weight with friendly rounding. It reads as straightforward and practical, but with enough geometric character to feel designed rather than neutral. The texture is strong and attention-getting without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric voice with softened corners, balancing clarity and warmth. Its steady strokes and squared-round curves aim for high impact and consistent texture, while maintaining legibility through open counters and simplified constructions.
The rhythm is even and sturdy, with consistent interior spacing that keeps dense settings from clogging. Rounded details on joins and terminals soften the heavy mass, while the squared curves preserve a crisp, contemporary feel. Numerals match the letterforms’ blocky geometry and maintain clear differentiation at text sizes.