Sans Superellipse Raray 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, ui headers, condensed, modern, clean, economical, editorial, space saving, modern utility, display clarity, structured tone, monoline, tall, crisp, compact, vertical.
This typeface is a tall, tightly set sans with compact letterforms and a distinctly vertical rhythm. Strokes stay largely monoline with smooth, rounded-rectangle curves in bowls and counters, paired with flat, squared terminals that keep the silhouette crisp. Proportions are strongly condensed in both caps and lowercase, with small counters and a disciplined, even texture that reads as firm and orderly. Figures follow the same narrow, upright construction, keeping widths consistent with the alphabet and maintaining a uniform color in text.
It performs best where space is limited and vertical emphasis is desired—headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging or labeling that needs maximum text per line. In UI or editorial settings, it suits section headers and navigation titles where a compact, consistent texture is beneficial.
The overall tone is efficient and contemporary, with a slightly institutional, editorial crispness. Its condensed stance and restrained detailing give it a pragmatic, no-nonsense feel, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver high information density with a controlled, modern presence. Its condensed build and rounded-rectangle geometry suggest a focus on efficient layout, clear structure, and a contemporary voice suitable for display-led typography.
The font’s narrow widths and compact internal spaces create a dense typographic color that becomes especially pronounced in longer lines. Rounded corners and superelliptical bowls soften the compressed shapes, helping maintain clarity despite the tight proportions.