Sans Superellipse Bylov 5 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, minimalist, modern, refined, airy, architectural, space saving, sleek display, geometric clarity, modern branding, condensed, monoline, clean, geometric, rounded corners.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and a consistently thin stroke. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse logic, producing vertical, capsule-like bowls and softly squared turns rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are clean and unembellished, and the overall rhythm is vertical and even, with narrow counters and compact sidebearings that keep text tightly set. Numerals and lowercase share the same slim, streamlined construction, with generous ascenders/descenders that emphasize height over width.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed silhouette and tall rhythm can create a sleek headline voice—posters, mastheads, brand marks, packaging, and editorial titling. It can work for short UI labels or navigational text when set with ample size and leading, but it is visually optimized for larger, attention-setting typography.
The tone is cool and precise, with an airy elegance that feels contemporary and slightly fashion-forward. Its restrained geometry and delicate line give it a quiet sophistication rather than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly economical, vertical word shape with a refined geometric flavor. By combining very slim proportions with superellipse-like curves and strict monoline construction, it aims for a distinctive modern display presence that stays clean and controlled.
In longer lines the tight width and high vertical emphasis create a strong typographic texture; spacing and line height become important to preserve clarity. The rounded-rectangle bowls make O/C/G-style forms feel more architectural than humanist, lending a distinctive, systematized look.