Sans Superellipse Abnuk 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Base Neue' by Power Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, branding, wayfinding, editorial, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, functional, clarity, systematic design, modern tone, approachable tech, superelliptic, rounded corners, open apertures, high legibility, even rhythm.
A clean sans with softly squared, superelliptic curves that give round letters a subtly boxy footprint. Strokes stay even and calm, with minimal modulation and crisp terminals. Counters are generous and apertures are fairly open, supporting clarity in letters like e, a, and s. Proportions lean contemporary: a tall, sturdy lowercase with compact ascenders/descenders and a steady baseline rhythm. Numerals and capitals match the same smooth, rounded-rectangle logic, producing a consistent, controlled texture in text.
Works well for UI and product typography where a neutral, legible sans is needed, especially in dashboards, settings, and navigational labels. The smooth, superelliptic construction also suits contemporary branding and packaging that wants a friendly-tech feel. In editorial or marketing copy, it holds an even texture and reads cleanly at display sizes for headlines and subheads.
The overall tone is modern and practical, with a gentle friendliness coming from the rounded-corner geometry. It feels matter-of-fact and contemporary rather than expressive or decorative, suited to interfaces and information-first design.
The design appears intended to blend high legibility with a contemporary geometric voice, using superellipse-like rounding to soften the tone without becoming playful. It aims for consistency across cases and figures, prioritizing a stable rhythm and clear counters for everyday text use.
Several forms read as engineered and systematic—curves resolve into slightly flattened arcs and corners rather than perfect circles—creating a distinctive “soft-tech” character. The font maintains a stable color in paragraphs, and the straightforward shapes keep wordforms clear at larger sizes.