Sans Superellipse Arkel 7 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A monoline oblique sans with a distinctly geometric construction built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves and straight segments. Corners are consistently softened, bowls and counters read as squarish-rounded forms, and terminals tend to finish cleanly with minimal shaping. The rhythm is open and airy, with generous internal space and a slightly mechanical, drafted feel; diagonals and joins are crisp, while curves stay controlled and uniform. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, giving the set a coherent, engineered silhouette.
Well suited to technology-forward identities, product wordmarks, UI labels, and contemporary editorial headlines where a sleek, engineered voice is desired. It can also work for signage or wayfinding in clean modern environments, especially at larger sizes where the rounded-rect detailing is most legible.
The overall tone feels futuristic and technical—clean, streamlined, and slightly sci‑fi. Its restrained, minimal detailing and consistent rounding suggest precision and modernity rather than warmth or nostalgia.
The design appears intended to merge a contemporary oblique sans with superelliptic geometry, producing a streamlined, modern texture that reads as precise and forward-looking. Consistent rounding and uniform strokes suggest an emphasis on systematized shapes and a cohesive, modular aesthetic.
Several forms emphasize the superelliptic logic (notably rounded bowls and squared-off rounds), which keeps text looking orderly and modular. The slant and light stroke weight make it more expressive than a neutral grotesk, while still remaining highly controlled and consistent.