Sans Superellipse Adluw 16 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, app design, product branding, wayfinding, dashboards, clean, technical, modern, friendly, minimal, interface clarity, modern branding, system consistency, approachable geometry, rounded, geometric, monoline, soft corners, open counters.
A geometric sans with monoline strokes and a superelliptical construction: rounds are drawn as rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles. Corners are consistently softened, terminals are mostly flat and squared-off, and curves transition into straight segments with a controlled, engineered feel. Proportions are steady and legible, with open apertures and generous interior space; the lowercase includes a single-storey “a” and a single-storey “g,” reinforcing the simplified geometric logic. Figures follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with a notably squarish 0 and compact, evenly weighted numerals.
This font performs well in UI and digital product contexts where crisp geometry and quick character recognition matter—navigation, labels, settings screens, and dashboards. Its smooth corners and even color also make it a solid choice for contemporary branding, packaging, and signage systems that want a clean, modern voice.
The overall tone is contemporary and utilitarian, with a calm, approachable friendliness coming from the rounded corners and smooth superellipse curves. It reads as tech-forward and system-like without feeling sharp or aggressive, making it well suited to modern interfaces and product communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans optimized for clarity and consistency, using superellipse-based curves to create a distinctive yet neutral identity. The softened corners and simplified lowercase suggest an emphasis on friendly legibility across interface and display use.
The rhythm is tidy and consistent, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, I vs. l vs. 1) achieved through simple, distinct silhouettes. The rounded-rectangle “O/0” motif repeats across letters and digits, giving the design a coherent, branded texture in longer text.