Sans Superellipse Rikop 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, condensed, modern, editorial, urban, efficient, space saving, modernize, display clarity, system consistency, tall, clean, crisp, geometric, vertical.
A tall, tightly set condensed sans with clean, monolinear strokes and subtly softened corners. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and counters a squarish, streamlined feel rather than a purely circular one. Proportions are strongly vertical, with compact sidebearings and a steady rhythm that reads evenly in all-caps and mixed-case. Terminals are simple and unembellished, and the figures follow the same narrow, upright construction for a consistent texture across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and cover lines where condensed width and strong vertical presence help maximize impact in limited space. It also fits branding systems, packaging, and signage/labels that benefit from a clean, contemporary condensed sans with consistent numerals for dates, prices, and short data strings.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a sleek, space-saving voice that feels contemporary and slightly industrial. Its tall silhouettes and compressed width suggest urgency and efficiency, lending a confident, editorial edge to headlines and labeling.
Likely designed to provide a contemporary condensed workhorse for display typography, balancing strict geometry with slightly softened corners to avoid harshness. The intent appears to be efficient space economy and a cohesive, modern texture across letters and numbers for editorial and brand-forward applications.
The uppercase set is particularly linear and architectural, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, legible structure without decorative quirks. Round letters like O/C/G and 0 keep their squarish curvature, reinforcing a cohesive geometric theme. The punctuation and spacing shown in the samples support a clean, compact typographic color suited to tight layouts.