Sans Superellipse Afbes 16 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This font is a compact, monoline sans with a tall, economical footprint and tight internal spacing. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle logic rather than pure circles, giving bowls and counters a subtly squared, superelliptical feel—especially in forms like O, C, and e. Strokes keep an even thickness with clean, mostly straight terminals; joins are firm and uncluttered, and diagonals (V, W, Y, v, w) are sharp and stable. Lowercase shows straightforward construction with a single-storey a and g, a compact e with a horizontal bar, and simple, utilitarian punctuation-like dots on i/j; numerals follow the same restrained, geometric rhythm with clear, open shapes and minimal ornament.
Its compact proportions and even stroke weight suit interface labels, navigation, and dense informational layouts where space efficiency matters. The clean geometry and stable rhythm also work well for wayfinding and environmental text, as well as contemporary brand systems and bold, minimal headlines.
The overall tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, with a slightly technical character driven by squared curves and disciplined spacing. It feels functional and system-like rather than expressive, projecting clarity and order while staying visually calm.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a modern, space-efficient sans that stays neutral while remaining distinctive through superelliptical rounding and disciplined geometry. The intent reads as practical and scalable: consistent shapes, clear counters, and an engineered smoothness that supports both display and text settings.
The design maintains strong consistency between uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with a noticeable preference for vertical emphasis and compact widths. Round letters retain a faintly rectilinear skeleton, which adds a subtle engineered flavor without becoming overtly futuristic.