Sans Superellipse Onlup 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Katerina' and 'Katerina P Rounded' by NicolassFonts, 'Cern' by Wordshape, and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, signage, packaging, modern, friendly, clean, tech, clarity, approachability, system design, modernity, rounded, geometric, soft, uniform, open.
A clean geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves and largely uniform stroke widths. Curves are smooth and continuous, with squared-off terminals softened by generous rounding, creating a tidy, engineered feel. Counters are open and even, and circular letters like O and C read as superelliptical rather than purely circular. The lowercase is straightforward and uncluttered, with single-storey forms for a and g and compact, rounded bowls that keep texture consistent across words. Numerals follow the same rounded geometry, staying clear and sturdy at display sizes.
This font suits user interfaces and product design where clean shapes and predictable rhythm aid quick scanning. It also performs well in branding, headlines, and signage, especially where a contemporary geometric voice is desired and rounded details can add approachability. The sturdy numerals make it a good fit for dashboards, labels, and short-form informational text.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a technical, product-oriented precision with softened edges that feel friendly rather than strict. It communicates clarity and efficiency without becoming sterile, making it suitable for modern interfaces and brand systems that want warmth alongside structure.
The likely intention is to offer a pragmatic geometric sans built around superelliptical forms: highly legible and system-friendly, yet softened through rounded geometry to feel welcoming in digital and brand contexts.
The design maintains a steady rhythm through consistent corner radii and calm proportions, which helps headings and short lines look cohesive. Diagonals (such as in V, W, and y) remain crisp while still harmonizing with the rounded treatment elsewhere.