Sans Superellipse Rakot 5 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, art deco, sleek, elegant, architectural, retro, decoration, streamlining, display focus, retro modernism, monoline, inline, condensed, tall, geometric.
A tall, condensed sans with a monoline structure and distinctive inline construction: many strokes are drawn as parallel lines that create an open, outlined feel while retaining a consistent, controlled rhythm. Curves are softened into rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes, especially in C, G, O, Q, and the bowls of b, d, p, and q, giving the design a precise, engineered smoothness rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are clean and mostly vertical, counters are narrow, and joins are crisp, producing a refined, high-contrast-in-space look (from the inline gaps) without relying on thick–thin modulation.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, poster titling, wordmarks, packaging, and storefront-style signage where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when given ample size and breathing room, but the condensed spacing and interior striping make it less ideal for long body text at small sizes.
The overall tone reads as Art Deco–leaning and metropolitan, with a polished, boutique sensibility. Its narrow proportions and inline detailing suggest signage, posters, and display typography associated with vintage storefronts, cocktail culture, and early modernist graphics, while still feeling contemporary due to the restrained, geometric execution.
The design appears intended to deliver a decorative, streamlined sans that fuses geometric superellipse curves with an inline motif, creating a distinctive vintage-modern voice for attention-grabbing typography. Its consistent monoline skeleton and disciplined proportions emphasize clarity of silhouette while adding character through the parallel-stroke construction.
The inline treatment is more prominent in many capitals and numerals, creating a decorative hierarchy that can add emphasis in headings and short statements. Lowercase forms stay similarly narrow and controlled, and the set maintains a consistent vertical cadence that favors spacious tracking and careful line spacing for best results.