Sans Superellipse Afnus 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal, ui labels, tables, data display, technical, clean, utilitarian, calm, systematic, legibility, alignment, modernization, neutrality, interface use, rounded, rectilinear, open counters, uniform stroke, generous spacing.
This font is a monospaced sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and uniform stroke weight. Letterforms lean on straight stems and broad, rounded corners, producing a rectilinear rhythm rather than purely circular geometry. Counters are open and simple, terminals are cleanly cut, and the overall spacing feels even and measured, emphasizing consistent column alignment and predictable texture in lines of text.
It works well where alignment and scanning matter—code, terminal output, configuration text, tables, and data-heavy UI. The even color and open shapes also suit short technical labels, captions, and interface microcopy where clarity at small sizes is important.
The tone is practical and restrained, with a clear, technical voice. Its rounded-rectangle construction softens the mechanical feel common to monospace designs, keeping the overall impression approachable while still distinctly system-like and methodical.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, friendly-technical monospace with a smooth superelliptical skeleton. Its priorities seem to be regularity, legibility, and a consistent texture across mixed-case text and numerals.
Uppercase forms read crisp and schematic, while lowercase shapes keep a straightforward, functional construction with minimal idiosyncrasy. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, aiding visual consistency in tables and mixed alphanumeric strings.