Sans Superellipse Ablip 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: coding, ui labels, data tables, terminals, technical docs, utilitarian, modern, technical, plainspoken, clean, clarity, alignment, system feel, efficiency, utilitarianism, squared, rounded, boxy, neutral, geometric.
A compact, monolinear sans with squared geometry softened by rounded corners, giving many letters a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) feel. Strokes are even and sturdy, with flat terminals and minimal modulation, producing a crisp, uniform rhythm. Counters tend toward rectangular or squarish openings (notably in rounded forms), and curves connect with controlled, slightly chamfered-looking transitions rather than fully circular bowls. Overall spacing and proportions emphasize consistency and predictability, with straight-sided verticals and broad, stable horizontals.
Well-suited to environments that benefit from strict alignment and repeatable letterforms, such as code editors, terminals, dashboards, and tables. It also fits compact UI labeling, system-like interfaces, and technical documentation where a clean, constructed texture is desirable at small to medium sizes.
The tone is functional and no-nonsense, reading as contemporary and mildly industrial. Its rounded-square forms add a friendly softness without becoming playful, keeping the overall voice restrained and technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, highly regular reading texture with a constructed, rounded-rectilinear personality. It prioritizes uniformity and legibility through consistent stroke behavior and simplified forms, aiming for a modern, tool-like aesthetic.
Uppercase forms lean geometric and constructed, while lowercase stays simple and workmanlike, favoring clear silhouettes over calligraphic nuance. Numerals follow the same squared-with-rounded-corners logic for a cohesive set, and punctuation in the sample text reinforces the font’s crisp, mechanical cadence.