Sans Superellipse Bymew 5 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, ui labels, condensed, minimal, technical, retro, space-saving, modernism, systematic, display clarity, monoline, rounded corners, rectilinear, tall, geometric.
A tall, tightly proportioned sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly rectilinear construction softened by rounded-rectangle curves. Counters and bowls read as narrow superellipse forms, producing a clean, modular rhythm across the alphabet. Terminals are crisp and mostly squared-off, with consistent rounding at corners rather than fully circular arcs. Numerals and capitals share the same narrow set width and vertical emphasis, giving lines of text a compact, even color.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where condensed width is an advantage, such as posters, signage, packaging, and interface labels. It can also work for titling systems that need a consistent, technical look, especially where vertical space is available and a compact horizontal footprint is desirable.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and streamlined, with a subtle retro-futurist flavor reminiscent of labeling, display panels, and engineered signage. Its restrained geometry and narrow counters create a focused, no-nonsense voice that still feels stylized due to the rounded-rectangle forms.
The font appears designed to deliver a compact, modern sans voice with a recognizable rounded-rect geometry—balancing strict, engineered structure with softened corners for a distinctive display presence.
The design leans on strong verticals and compact apertures, which can make dense text feel tightly packed, while larger sizes showcase the distinctive superelliptical bowls and squared curves. The repeated rounded-corner motif keeps the font cohesive across straight and curved glyphs alike.