Sans Superellipse Rulib 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, signage, ui labels, headlines, industrial, technical, condensed, modern, utilitarian, space saving, system clarity, modernization, geometric coherence, neutral utility, rounded corners, squared bowls, vertical stress, compact, high legibility.
This typeface uses a compact, condensed skeleton with largely monolinear strokes and gently rounded corners throughout. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, producing squared bowls and softened terminals that keep counters open while maintaining a tight footprint. Uppercase shapes are tall and controlled, with simple, straight-sided constructions (notably in C/G/O/Q) and a crisp, engineered rhythm. Lowercase follows a pragmatic sans structure with a two-storey a, a closed-loop g, and short, sturdy joins; punctuation and numerals match the same rounded-rectilinear geometry for a consistent texture.
It is well suited to space-conscious applications such as headlines, labels, navigation, and interface typography where a compact width is beneficial. The sturdy, rounded-rectilinear construction also works for modern branding and packaging that needs a clean, technical voice with approachable edges.
The overall tone feels technical and industrial, balancing friendliness from rounded corners with a disciplined, engineered silhouette. Its condensed stance and squared curves suggest wayfinding, equipment labeling, and contemporary system design rather than expressive or calligraphic use.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, compact sans with superelliptic round forms—optimized for clarity and consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals while retaining a distinctive squared-curved character.
The font maintains a steady color in text while preserving distinct letterforms through generous apertures and clear interior shaping. Round letters stay noticeably squarish, and many terminals resolve to flat cuts softened by radius-like rounding, reinforcing the superellipse-inspired construction.