Sans Superellipse Afnep 18 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, technical, clarity, modernization, systematic design, approachability, geometric, rounded, monoline, open counters, crisp.
A clean, geometric sans with monoline strokes and softly squared curves that read as superellipse-derived rather than purely circular. Round letters like O and C feel slightly rectangular in their curvature, while terminals are clean and largely unmodulated. Proportions are even and orderly with generous apertures (notably in C, S, and e), straightforward diagonals in V/W/X, and a crisp, simplified construction across caps and lowercase. Numerals are clear and functional, with a simple 1, open 4, and round 8/9 forms that match the overall rounded-rect geometry.
This font fits interface typography, dashboards, and product design systems where clarity and consistency matter. Its rounded-rect geometry also suits modern branding and packaging, while the steady rhythm and open forms make it comfortable for short editorial passages, slides, and wayfinding-style signage.
The overall tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry but an efficient, engineered rhythm. It feels approachable without becoming playful, and maintains a calm, neutral voice well suited to information-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans that stays readable in practical settings while offering a distinctive superellipse flavor. It balances a crisp, functional construction with softened corners to avoid a sterile feel and to maintain an approachable, contemporary character.
The uppercase set is clean and stable, while the lowercase keeps forms simple and readable with unobtrusive joins and minimal ornamentation. The grid sample suggests consistent spacing and a tidy, controlled silhouette in running text, with punctuation and dots rendered as small, round marks that reinforce the geometric theme.