Sans Superellipse Akma 4 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, posters, headlines, packaging, techy, retro, utilitarian, clean, futuristic, system design, industrial clarity, retro-future styling, geometric consistency, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, linear, mechanical.
This typeface uses a compact, linear construction with consistent stroke thickness and generous corner rounding throughout. Curves are largely squared-off into soft rectangles, giving round letters a superellipse feel (notably in C, O, Q, and 0) while keeping terminals clean and blunt. Counters are open and simplified, with minimal modulation and a steady rhythm that reads orderly and engineered. The lowercase shows single‑storey forms where expected and a straightforward, functional silhouette, with the overall texture staying even across text.
It works well for interface labels, wayfinding-style signage, and technical or product-oriented branding where clarity and a designed, geometric voice are desired. The distinctive squared-round shapes also make it effective for headlines and posters that aim for a futuristic or retro-tech mood.
The overall tone feels technical and slightly retro, echoing industrial labeling, electronic interfaces, and sci‑fi graphic systems. Its rounded-rectangle geometry softens the voice, keeping it friendly while still reading precise and machine-made.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a highly legible sans for contemporary screen and industrial contexts, balancing strict construction with softened corners to avoid harshness.
Several letters emphasize rectangular bowls and apertures, reinforcing the font’s squared curve language; the uppercase Q shows a distinct tail, and the numerals match the same rounded-rectangular logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. Spacing and proportions create a tight, efficient footprint that suits dense settings and system-like UI typography.