Sans Superellipse Bomok 5 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a monoline sans with tall, condensed proportions and generous vertical emphasis. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a softly squared, superelliptical feel rather than pure circles. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with consistently thin strokes and open interior spaces that keep the color light. Uppercase forms are simple and architectural; lowercase is similarly restrained, with single-storey a and g, a neat shoulder on n/m, and a compact, readable set of figures.
Best suited to display sizes where its delicate strokes and condensed width can create a crisp, high-end look—such as headlines, logotypes, packaging, and wayfinding. It can also work for short editorial subheads or captions when given adequate size and spacing, preserving clarity and preventing the thin strokes from feeling too fragile.
The overall tone is quiet and contemporary: refined, understated, and slightly technical. Its thin, streamlined construction reads as elegant and economical, leaning more toward modern signage and editorial minimalism than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, space-efficient sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes modern simplicity and a refined, lightweight presence, aiming for a clean typographic voice that stays neutral while still feeling designed.
Round letters like O/Q and numerals such as 0/8 show the superellipse influence most clearly, with squarer curves and softened corners that create a distinctive rhythm. The narrow set width and tall cap height/ascenders favor verticality, while the consistent stroke weight keeps the texture even across mixed-case text and numerals.