Sans Superellipse Rybes 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, luxurious, dramatic, modernist, condensed impact, luxury tone, modern elegance, headline emphasis, condensed, slanted, high-waist, razor-thin, crisp.
A sharply slanted, tightly condensed display face with extreme contrast between thick vertical strokes and hairline joins. Curves are taut and smooth, with rounded, superellipse-like bowls that stay narrow and upright in their inner counters while the outer silhouette leans forward. Terminals are clean and abrupt, and the thin strokes often resolve into needle-like diagonals that accent the rhythm (notably in letters with crossing or joining strokes). Spacing reads compact and vertical, producing a tall, columnar texture with crisp edges and a refined, poster-like finish.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, fashion and beauty branding, film or event posters, and short, high-impact lines where its contrast and narrow stance can shine. It can also work for logotypes or packaging accents when set with generous size and careful reproduction.
The overall tone is high-fashion and cinematic: sleek, polished, and intentionally dramatic. Its steep italic posture and knife-thin details convey speed and elegance, with a cool, contemporary attitude that feels premium and attention-seeking.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum elegance and velocity in minimal horizontal space, pairing a modern, condensed skeleton with dramatic contrast for striking, upscale display typography.
The design’s contrast and condensed proportions create striking word shapes at larger sizes, while the hairlines can visually recede at small sizes or on low-resolution outputs. The numerals match the same tall, narrow cadence, reinforcing a consistent, stylish texture across mixed text.