Sans Superellipse Apfa 4 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminals, data tables, ui labels, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, minimal, retro, clean, clarity, legibility, system design, ui utility, character distinction, rounded, boxy, geometric, open, crisp.
A clean, monoline sans with a squared, superellipse-like construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, producing softly squared counters and terminals. Strokes remain even and consistent, with straightforward joins and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is regular and orderly, with generous apertures and simplified details that keep letterforms clear at small sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, including a distinctive slashed zero, reinforcing a systematic, engineered feel.
Well-suited for interfaces where alignment and character differentiation matter, such as code editors, terminals, data tables, forms, and settings panels. It also works for technical documentation, diagrams, captions, and compact labeling where a steady, regular texture supports quick scanning.
The tone is functional and technical, evoking instrumentation, terminals, and modern UI labeling. Its soft-square geometry adds a mild retro computing flavor while staying contemporary and restrained.
The font appears designed for clarity and consistency in dense, structured text, prioritizing unambiguous shapes and a disciplined geometric system. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention to feel digital and precise without becoming harsh or overly mechanical.
The design’s rounded corners and squared bowls create a consistent “soft grid” look across caps, lowercase, and figures. The slashed zero improves differentiation in mixed alphanumeric contexts, and the simplified forms keep texture even in paragraph-like settings.