Sans Superellipse Onkil 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type and 'Futo Sans' by HB Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, wayfinding, dashboards, editorial, clean, modern, technical, friendly, neutral, clarity, system design, modernization, approachability, rounded corners, geometric, compact, high legibility, open counters.
This typeface presents a geometric sans structure with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves and consistently softened corners. Strokes appear even and unmodulated, creating a steady color and a crisp, contemporary rhythm in text. Round letters like C, G, O, and Q lean toward squarish rounds rather than pure circles, while verticals and horizontals stay straight and firm. Apertures and counters are generally open, and spacing reads balanced and controlled, supporting clear word shapes across mixed-case and numerals.
It performs well in user interfaces, dashboards, and product typography where clarity at a range of sizes matters. The rounded-square construction also suits signage and wayfinding systems, as well as editorial or brand applications seeking a contemporary, geometric sans with a friendly edge. Numerals and mixed-case text look consistent for data-heavy layouts.
The overall tone feels modern and practical, with a mild friendliness coming from the rounded corners and squarish curves. It conveys a tech-forward, system-like clarity without feeling cold, making it well suited to interfaces and structured layouts. The personality stays neutral and dependable, emphasizing clarity over expressiveness.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly legible, contemporary sans with a distinctive superellipse skeleton—combining firm, rational geometry with softened corners for approachability. Its consistent stroke behavior and controlled spacing suggest a focus on dependable everyday text use, particularly in digital environments.
Key forms show a consistent superelliptical logic across both uppercase and lowercase, producing a cohesive family feel. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry (notably 0 and 8), and the lowercase includes a single-storey a and g that reinforce the straightforward, geometric voice. Diagonals (such as in K, V, W, and X) are clean and sharp, contrasting nicely with the softened curves elsewhere.