Sans Superellipse Rikoh 4 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, packaging, posters, editorial, modern, technical, minimal, clean, precise, space saving, modern utility, geometric clarity, systematic consistency, condensed, rounded corners, monolinear, rectilinear, superelliptic.
A condensed sans with monolinear strokes and a distinct superelliptic construction: rounds are drawn as softened rectangles rather than true circles. Corners and terminals are gently rounded, while verticals stay straight and dominant, creating a tall, streamlined rhythm. Counters are compact and neatly shaped, with squared-off bowls and smooth joins that keep forms orderly. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, giving the set a consistent, engineered feel.
Works well where space is tight and a clean, contemporary voice is needed, such as UI labels, navigation and wayfinding, packaging panels, and compact headlines. Its narrow footprint and geometric regularity also suit technical or product-led branding and punchy poster typography.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a slightly futuristic flavor driven by the rounded-rect geometry. It feels measured and efficient rather than expressive, projecting clarity and control.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, highly legible sans with a distinctive rounded-rect geometry—balancing a modern, engineered personality with smooth, friendly corner treatment for practical display and interface use.
The uppercase shows a strong vertical emphasis and simple, schematic diagonals, while the lowercase maintains a tidy, compact footprint with single-storey forms where expected (notably the "g"). The consistent rounding at corners helps keep dense settings from feeling brittle, even with the condensed proportions.