Sans Superellipse Varen 12 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from smooth, squared-round strokes that read like softened rectangles rather than pure circles. Letterforms use consistent monoline construction with low contrast and generous internal counters, giving a crisp, even rhythm. Curves are controlled and superellipse-like, corners are broadly rounded, and terminals tend to resolve into straight, clean cuts. The overall width and spacing create an airy, stable texture, while distinctive forms (notably the angular joins and flattened curves in several caps and numerals) reinforce a modular, engineered feel.
It suits UI and product environments where a clean, modern voice is needed—navigation labels, dashboards, and device or software branding. The strong geometry also performs well in headlines, logos, and signage where its squared-round character can read clearly at a distance. For longer text, it will feel most at home in short paragraphs, captions, and interface copy where a contemporary, engineered texture is desirable.
The tone is contemporary and tech-forward, with a calm, controlled geometry that suggests interfaces, digital systems, and modern product design. Its softened corners keep the mood approachable, balancing a futuristic flavor with legibility and restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, modern sans with softened geometry—combining a modular, digital sensibility with rounded corners for friendliness. It prioritizes consistency across curves and straights to create a cohesive, system-ready typographic voice.
Round letters (like O and Q) lean toward rounded-rectangle silhouettes, and many curved letters show subtly flattened arcs rather than fully circular bowls. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, producing a consistent, system-like appearance across text and figures.