Sans Superellipse Afkoy 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alaturka' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, wayfinding, packaging, editorial, clean, contemporary, friendly, neutral, calm, clarity, approachability, modernity, system design, versatility, rounded, geometric, monoline, open apertures, soft corners.
This typeface is a rounded, geometric sans with gently squared curves that read as superelliptical rather than perfectly circular. Strokes are essentially monoline, with smooth joins and minimal modulation, creating an even, steady texture in text. Counters are open and generously shaped, and many terminals are softly finished, avoiding sharp cuts. Proportions feel balanced and modern, with wide, stable bowls and a clear, straightforward construction across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
It suits interface typography and product design where a modern, approachable voice is needed, and it can also work well for branding systems, signage, and packaging that benefit from soft geometry. In editorial settings it supports short-to-medium text and headings where a clean, contemporary texture is desired.
The overall tone is clean and contemporary with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. It feels neutral and unpretentious, projecting clarity and approachability rather than formality or display drama.
The design appears aimed at providing a modern geometric sans with softened corners for a more human, approachable feel, while maintaining a disciplined, consistent structure for clear reading in both display and text settings.
Capitals show a geometric discipline (notably in round letters like C, O, and G), while the lowercase maintains readability through open forms and simple, unbroken strokes. Numerals match the same smooth, rounded logic, keeping a consistent rhythm alongside text.