Sans Superellipse Afnot 4 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui, data tables, terminals, technical docs, technical, minimal, utilitarian, clean, modern, clarity, alignment, ui utility, screen readability, neutral tone, geometric, rounded, open, rational, crisp.
A clean, geometric sans with monospaced spacing and a consistent, even stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes, giving bowls and counters a softly squared feel rather than perfect circles. Terminals are generally blunt and straightforward, with open apertures and ample internal space that keeps letters clear at text sizes. Uppercase forms are simple and stable; lowercase uses single-storey shapes (notably a and g), with compact, tidy joins and a restrained overall rhythm.
Well suited to code editors, terminals, and any setting where alignment matters, such as tables, logs, dashboards, and forms. It also works for concise UI labels, settings screens, and technical documentation where a neutral, highly regular texture is preferred.
The overall tone is pragmatic and contemporary, with a calm, engineered feel. Its rounded geometry softens the otherwise strict, grid-driven presence, suggesting a friendly but no-nonsense voice typical of UI and developer-facing typography.
The design appears intended to provide a monospaced, modern sans that balances strict alignment with softened geometry for comfortable on-screen reading. Its simple construction and open counters prioritize clarity and consistency over expressive styling.
Distinctive details include the squarish roundness in C/G/O/Q, a clear horizontal bar on e, and straightforward digit construction; the 0 is plain and the 1 is a simple vertical with a small top cue. The monospaced fit produces an even, typewriter-like cadence in running text while still reading distinctly modern rather than retro.