Sans Superellipse Ranor 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Seriguela' by Latinotype and 'Molde' by Letritas (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, condensed, modern, utilitarian, urban, technical, space saving, clarity, modernity, system design, compact display, tall, clean, monoline, compact, rounded.
A tall, tightly set sans with consistently narrow proportions and a compact horizontal footprint. Strokes are largely monoline with minimal modulation, giving a steady, even color in text. Curved forms read as rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes rather than perfect circles, and many joins and terminals feel softly squared, helping counters stay open despite the condensed width. Overall spacing is disciplined and rhythmic, with crisp verticals and simplified curves that keep the design clean and economical.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where horizontal space is limited and a strong vertical rhythm is desirable. It can work effectively in posters, packaging, and signage systems that need a compact, modern sans, and it also fits editorial display roles where a condensed voice adds structure and efficiency.
The font conveys a contemporary, no-nonsense tone—efficient, streamlined, and slightly industrial. Its condensed silhouette feels urban and pragmatic, prioritizing clarity and space-saving presence over warmth or ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans that remains readable through open counters and rounded-rectangle construction. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified geometry suggest an emphasis on clean reproduction and a contemporary, functional typographic voice.
In the samples, the narrow width creates a strong vertical emphasis and a compressed texture, while rounded corners prevent the forms from feeling harsh. Numerals appear similarly tall and compact, matching the letters for consistent set behavior in mixed text.