Sans Superellipse Apfu 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, app branding, tech signage, headlines, dashboards, futuristic, clean, technical, friendly, minimal, geometric system, modern ui, softened tech, distinct silhouette, clarity, rounded corners, squared curves, geometric, open counters, narrow apertures.
A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softly squared bowls and consistent corner radii. Strokes are even and crisp, producing a clean monoline texture, while curves resolve into superelliptical arcs rather than fully circular forms. Proportions feel compact with a relatively low x-height, generous sidebearings, and a steady baseline/terminal discipline; punctuation and dots are simple and circular. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect construction, with clear, open forms and a tidy, contemporary rhythm.
This font suits interface typography, product branding, wayfinding, and modern headlines where a precise geometric voice is desirable. It performs particularly well for short text—navigation, labels, and display settings—where its rounded-rect forms and consistent stroke rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is modern and tech-forward, with a friendly softness from the rounded corners but a distinctly engineered, systematic feel. It reads as calm, orderly, and slightly sci‑fi—more interface and product than editorial or expressive display.
The design appears intended to merge a strict geometric system with approachable rounded corners, creating a recognizable superelliptical silhouette that stays neutral and functional. Its construction suggests a focus on contemporary digital contexts and a cohesive, modular look across letters and figures.
Apertures tend to be controlled and somewhat narrow, which reinforces the sleek, constructed look at larger sizes. The squared curvature gives the face a distinctive silhouette in headings and signage, where the rounded-rectangle motif becomes most apparent.