Sans Superellipse Abloz 12 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Realtime', 'Realtime Rounded', 'Realtime Text', and 'Realtime Text Rounded' by Juri Zaech (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code ui, technical docs, ui labels, dashboards, data tables, technical, utilitarian, clean, retro, clarity, system feel, grid alignment, screen utility, rounded corners, squared rounds, boxy, compact, high contrast-free.
This typeface is built from sturdy, uniform strokes with a squared, superellipse construction that keeps curves tight and corners softly rounded. Letterforms feel compact and engineered, with straight-sided bowls, flat terminals, and consistent stroke behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The rhythm is steady and grid-aligned, with generous interior counters and clear, simplified joins that favor legibility over ornament.
It works especially well where alignment and consistent character widths support scanning: code editors, terminals, tables, specs, and interface labels. The clean, squared-round shapes also suit signage-like microcopy and compact UI components where clarity and uniformity are priorities.
The overall tone is practical and matter-of-fact, evoking coding environments, instrumentation labels, and classic terminal or device UI typography. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a slightly friendly edge to an otherwise utilitarian voice, balancing technical clarity with a subtle retro-digital character.
The design appears intended as a functional, screen-oriented sans that emphasizes consistency and predictable spacing while keeping forms approachable through rounded-corner geometry. It prioritizes a disciplined, system-font feel suitable for structured information and repeated patterns.
Uppercase forms read bold and stable due to wide verticals and squared curves, while lowercase retains a simple, workmanlike structure with minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same constructed logic, producing a consistent, system-like texture in running text.