Sans Superellipse Ragom 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Sans' by K-Type and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, condensed, industrial, authoritative, modern, editorial, space saving, high impact, modern utility, signage clarity, monoline, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact.
This typeface is a tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and a pronounced vertical emphasis. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared counters and softly rounded corners rather than true circular bowls. Terminals tend to be flat and clean, and the overall rhythm is compact with minimal sidebearings, giving words a compressed, stacked texture. Lowercase forms appear sturdy and utilitarian, with single-storey shapes in several letters and straightforward, uncluttered apertures.
Best suited for display settings where space is limited and a strong vertical presence is desired, such as headlines, poster titles, brand wordmarks, packaging labels, and wayfinding. It can also work for short subheads and pull quotes, but its compressed width and dense texture make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, combining a modernist clarity with an industrial edge. Its compressed proportions create urgency and impact, while the softened rectangular curves keep it from feeling harsh, suggesting contemporary signage and editorial display styling.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and legibility in narrow columns by combining compact proportions with simplified, monoline construction. Its rounded-rectangular structure suggests a deliberate, system-like aesthetic aimed at contemporary display typography that feels efficient, structured, and bold in silhouette.
Round letters like O/C/G read as superelliptical, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are narrow and sharply articulated to preserve width economy. Numerals follow the same condensed, squared-off logic, maintaining consistent color and a strong vertical silhouette in text.