Sans Superellipse Afbif 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Roihu' by Melvastype; 'Acto', 'SST', and 'SST Arabic' by Monotype; 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block; and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, web apps, dashboards, editorial, branding, modern, friendly, neutral, pragmatic, clean, legibility, clarity, ui-ready, neutrality, efficiency, geometric, smooth, rounded corners.
The design is a clean sans with softly squared, superellipse-like curves and consistent stroke thickness. Counters are open and rounded, with terminals that read as smoothly finished rather than sharply cut. Proportions are straightforward and legible, with a notably generous x-height and compact ascenders/descenders that create an efficient, contemporary texture in paragraphs. The numerals and uppercase share the same calm geometry, giving the set a cohesive, utilitarian rhythm.
Well-suited for UI and product design, dashboards, settings screens, and web/app typography where clarity at small to medium sizes is important. It also works for corporate communications, presentations, wayfinding-style labels, and general editorial body text that benefits from a clean, modern tone. The straightforward numerals make it a good fit for data-heavy layouts and informational graphics.
This typeface feels modern, pragmatic, and quietly confident. Its friendly roundness keeps it approachable, while the clean construction reads as contemporary and system-like rather than decorative. Overall it projects clarity and neutrality with a mild human warmth.
The letterforms appear designed to prioritize everyday legibility and a consistent, restrained voice. The superellipse-driven rounding and even color suggest an intention to feel contemporary and approachable without calling attention to itself. It aims to perform reliably across interface and editorial contexts where a neutral sans is expected.
Round forms lean toward squarish bowls rather than perfect circles, giving the font a distinct “soft-rectangular” geometry. Spacing and overall texture in the sample paragraph read even and calm, supporting long-form readability without strong stylistic mannerisms.