Sans Superellipse Sigaj 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, bookish, refined, editorial tone, classic refinement, space economy, text clarity, crisp, vertical, bracketed, oldstyle figures, hairline serifs.
This typeface shows a compact, vertically oriented structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, clean terminals. Strokes transition into very fine hairlines, with small bracketed serifs that stay restrained and crisp rather than ornamental. Curves are controlled and smooth, counters are relatively tight, and the overall rhythm is steady and text-forward, with capitals that read stately and lowercase with clear, traditional proportions.
It suits book and magazine typography, especially for editorial layouts where a refined, traditional voice is desired. The contrast and narrow build can work well for headlines, subheads, and elegant branding when set with enough size and leading to preserve the hairline detail.
The tone is formal and editorial, evoking traditional publishing and institutional materials. Its high-contrast detailing and disciplined shapes suggest refinement and authority, with a quiet, literary character rather than a casual or playful one.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast text typography: compact, disciplined, and polished, with enough sharpness to feel modern while keeping familiar, bookish conventions.
The numerals appear in an oldstyle style (with varying heights and some descending forms), which reinforces a classic text typography feel. Spacing in the sample reads even and composed, and the design maintains clarity through consistent vertical stress and careful stroke finishing.