Sans Superellipse Afdoy 1 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, data tables, code samples, dashboards, signage, technical, utilitarian, retro, clean, neutral, clarity, systematization, modernization, ui readiness, grid alignment, geometric, rounded, boxy, open counters, high contrast.
This typeface uses a consistent monoline stroke with squared, superellipse-like curves that read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Terminals are clean and largely blunt, giving letters a crisp, engineered feel, while bowls and corners stay softly radiused for approachability. Proportions are stable and evenly paced, with generous internal space in many forms and a notably straight, horizontal baseline presence. Numerals and capitals share the same controlled geometry, producing a uniform, grid-friendly texture in lines of text.
It’s well-suited to interface labels, settings screens, and dashboards where consistent rhythm and clear letterforms matter. The regular, modular texture also fits tabular information, code snippets, and other structured text where alignment and predictable spacing support scanning. For larger sizes, it can serve in minimalist signage or technical branding where a clean, geometric voice is desired.
The overall tone is pragmatic and technical, with a subtle retro-computing flavor from its uniform rhythm and squared rounding. It feels calm and matter-of-fact rather than expressive, leaning toward clarity and systematized order. The rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, balancing precision with a mild friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly regular, system-like reading experience with geometry based on softened rectangles, prioritizing consistency and clarity across letters and numbers. Its restrained detailing suggests a focus on functional typography for structured environments rather than decorative display.
Round glyphs like O/0 and C/G appear constructed from softened rectangles, creating a distinctive “squircle” silhouette that stays consistent across the set. Diacritics and punctuation in the sample maintain the same disciplined stroke and spacing, reinforcing a coherent, modular appearance.