Sans Superellipse Bymir 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Makeads' by Sryga, and 'Aeternus' by Unio Creative Solutions (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, modern, minimal, utilitarian, architectural, space saving, display clarity, modern tone, systematic forms, monoline, clean, vertical, compact, rounded corners.
A condensed, monoline sans with a strongly vertical posture and compact proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a squared-off softness rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly flat and clipped, with minimal modulation and consistent stroke weight. The overall rhythm is tight and efficient, with narrow apertures and simplified joins that keep the texture even in dense settings.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a tall, compact wordshape helps fit more characters per line. It can work effectively for packaging and signage systems that benefit from a consistent, monoline texture and a clean, engineered feel.
The tone is modern and pragmatic, with a slightly industrial, signage-like crispness. Its tall, compressed silhouette feels urban and editorial, projecting clarity and restraint rather than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans for display typography, using rounded-rectangle construction to stay contemporary while maintaining crisp, straightforward letterforms. It prioritizes a controlled vertical rhythm and a compact footprint for impactful, high-density compositions.
Many rounded forms read as softly squared, which creates a distinctive “superelliptic” geometry in letters like O/C/G and in numerals. The condensed width and narrow counters can make long text feel dense, but it produces a striking, orderly vertical cadence in headings and short lines.