Sans Superellipse Adkes 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui design, tech branding, signage, posters, headlines, futuristic, technical, clean, geometric, digital, modernization, systematic design, interface clarity, tech aesthetic, rounded corners, squared bowls, monoline, modular, open apertures.
A geometric sans with a monoline build and a distinctly squared, superellipse-driven construction. Curves resolve into rounded rectangles and softened corners, giving bowls and counters a compact, engineered feel rather than fully circular forms. Strokes stay consistent, terminals are mostly straight or gently radiused, and many letters use simplified, modular joins that keep the rhythm crisp. The result is a clean, contemporary texture with clear shapes and generous internal space, especially evident in the rounded-square O/0 and the tidy, open apertures in letters like C, G, and e.
Well-suited to user interfaces, dashboards, and app branding where clean shapes and consistent stroke behavior support quick recognition. It also works effectively for signage, posters, and short-form headlines that benefit from a futuristic, geometric voice. In longer text, it will be most comfortable at sizes where the squared counters and rounded corners remain clearly resolved.
The overall tone is modern and technology-forward, with an interface-like clarity and a slightly industrial precision. Rounded corners keep it friendly, while the squared geometry reads structured and purposeful, suggesting digital products, signage, and engineered branding.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a practical sans for contemporary digital contexts—prioritizing a consistent modular system, clear counters, and a sleek, modern presence.
The design leans on repeated rectangular motifs across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, which creates strong visual consistency in headlines and UI labels. Distinctive details such as the squared-off bowls and rounded-rectangle counters help differentiate similar characters and reinforce a sleek, device-oriented aesthetic.