Sans Superellipse Afkek 5 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, packaging, signage, futuristic, techy, minimal, clean, friendly, modernization, systemization, ui clarity, distinctiveness, approachability, rounded, geometric, superelliptic, open, modular.
A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like curves, with consistently rounded terminals and smooth, monoline strokes. Corners are softened throughout, giving bowls and counters a squarish-yet-rounded silhouette, while straight stems stay crisp and vertical. Proportions feel engineered and modular: apertures are relatively open, curves are symmetrical, and many glyphs (notably the numerals) lean toward compact, rounded-square forms. The overall rhythm is even and controlled, with simplified joins and a slightly technical, constructed feel rather than calligraphic modulation.
Works well for interface typography, dashboards, and product UI where clarity and a contemporary geometric voice are desired. It also suits branding, tech and lifestyle packaging, signage, and short-to-medium headlines that benefit from a distinctive rounded-square silhouette. For longer text, it can provide a clean, modern texture when set with adequate size and spacing.
The tone is modern and tech-forward, with a friendly edge created by the rounded geometry. It suggests contemporary UI, digital product design, and a retro-futurist sensibility—precise and efficient, but not cold. The distinctive rounded-square language reads as deliberate and design-led, lending a subtle sci‑fi flavor without becoming decorative.
Likely designed to translate the logic of rounded rectangles into a full alphabet—prioritizing uniform stroke behavior, smooth superelliptic curves, and a consistent corner system. The intent appears to be a recognizable, modern sans that feels digital and constructed, while staying approachable through softened geometry.
The design emphasizes consistency of corner radius and terminal treatment across letters and numbers, which helps it feel cohesive in mixed-case settings. Uppercase forms appear especially geometric and schematic, while lowercase retains the same rounded construction for a unified texture. Numerals match the letterforms closely, reinforcing the font’s systematic, interface-ready character.