Sans Superellipse Rurih 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, playful, punchy, casual, quirky, space saving, headline impact, friendly display, retro flavor, condensed, rounded, soft corners, high waist, tight spacing.
A condensed, heavy sans with softened corners and subtly flared terminals that give strokes a carved, slightly tapered feel. Round letters lean toward squarish, superellipse-like bowls, creating a compact, upright texture with strong vertical emphasis. Counters are relatively tight, and joins stay clean and simplified, keeping shapes legible despite the narrow proportions. Numerals and lowercase show the same sturdy build, with a single-storey “a” and an overall compact, poster-friendly rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short blurbs, and prominent labels where a compact footprint and strong presence are needed. It works well for posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, packaging, and brand marks that want a retro-leaning, friendly punch. For longer text, larger sizes and generous line spacing will help maintain clarity.
The tone reads retro and spirited, with a friendly eccentricity that feels part mid‑century display and part contemporary headline. Its condensed heft adds urgency and impact, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in narrow spaces while keeping a warm, approachable personality through rounded, superellipse-based forms and simplified, sturdy construction.
The family of shapes is cohesive across cases: tall caps, narrow widths, and rounded-rectangle bowls create a consistent silhouette. The ampersand and punctuation match the same stout, softened construction, reinforcing a unified display voice.