Sans Superellipse Ragoh 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Montefiore' by Colophon Foundry, 'FF Cst Berlin East' by FontFont, and 'Marteau' by Little Giant (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, condensed, modern, utilitarian, editorial, architectural, space saving, clarity, modern tone, systematic design, monolinear, compact, tall, open counters, rounded corners.
A compact, tall sans with strongly condensed proportions and a monolinear stroke. Curves resolve into softly squared, superellipse-like bowls, giving round letters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and crisp joins that keep the texture even in continuous text. The overall rhythm is vertical and economical, with open counters and clear interior shapes helping legibility despite the tight set width.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where horizontal space is limited, such as posters, magazine titles, packaging panels, and wayfinding/signage. It can also work for brand wordmarks that want a compact, modern footprint and a clean, industrial texture.
The tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with an architectural, engineered neatness. Its condensed stance feels efficient and slightly assertive, reading as contemporary editorial or signage typography rather than casual or expressive display.
The design intention appears focused on delivering a space-saving sans that stays orderly and readable while adding subtle character through rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes consistent stroke behavior and a disciplined vertical rhythm for practical, high-impact typographic layouts.
Capitals present a consistent, columnar silhouette, while the lowercase keeps straightforward, utilitarian forms with minimal stylistic flourish. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright logic, maintaining a uniform color and clear differentiation in running settings.