Sans Superellipse Bylay 4 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, minimal, modern, airy, refined, sleek display, modern minimalism, editorial elegance, geometric softness, space economy, condensed, monoline, tall, rounded, clean.
A slender, condensed sans with monoline strokes and a strong vertical emphasis. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving O/C/G/Q and the lowercase bowls a smooth, softly squared geometry rather than perfect circles. Terminals are clean and unadorned, with consistent stroke weight and generous internal counters for the width. Proportions are tall and columnar, with simple, open constructions in letters like a, e, s, and t, and narrow figures that match the overall rhythm.
Best suited for headlines and short lines where its tall, condensed rhythm can create a distinctive silhouette without requiring heavy weight. It works well in branding systems, magazine-style editorial layouts, and packaging where a refined, minimal voice is desired. For longer text, it is most effective at larger sizes with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is quiet and contemporary, combining a delicate presence with an architectural, display-forward elegance. Its condensed silhouette and rounded-rectilinear curves feel fashion/editorial and slightly futuristic, while remaining restrained and neutral.
Designed to deliver a sleek condensed voice with softened, superellipse-based curves—pairing a modern, geometric sensibility with a light, high-fashion display character. The intent reads as creating maximum vertical presence and elegant rhythm while staying clean and straightforward in construction.
Rounded corners and softened joins keep the font from feeling harsh despite its narrow build. The spacing and consistent stroke treatment create an even, vertical cadence across both uppercase and lowercase, and the numerals mirror the same tall, streamlined character.