Sans Superellipse Afduf 6 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui text, code, data tables, labels, signage, technical, utilitarian, clean, retro, systematic, clarity, precision, screen use, compactness, consistency, rounded corners, square curves, compact, open counters, even rhythm.
This typeface uses a consistent, even stroke with softly squared curves: round letters are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms rather than true circles. Corners and terminals are gently radiused, and curves transition smoothly into straight segments, creating a crisp, engineered feel. Proportions are compact with clear apertures; the lowercase has single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a simple, flat-topped t. Figures are straightforward and readable, with a slashed zero and mostly geometric construction across the set.
Well-suited to interfaces, dashboards, and settings where aligned characters and consistent spacing aid scanning, such as code editors, terminals, and tabular data. It also fits labeling and wayfinding contexts that benefit from simple forms and high character regularity, and can provide a contemporary-retro voice for technical branding or product documentation.
The overall tone feels technical and purposeful, with a subtle retro-computing flavor. Its steady rhythm and rounded-square geometry suggest clarity, discipline, and a pragmatic, tool-like character rather than expressive or decorative intent.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, system-oriented reading experience with a distinctive rounded-square geometry. It prioritizes consistency, alignment, and unambiguous character shapes, aiming for dependable legibility in functional, information-dense environments.
The design’s rounded-square vocabulary is especially apparent in C, O, and Q, and in the squarish bowls of B, P, and R. The sample text shows stable spacing and a consistent texture line-to-line, emphasizing regularity over calligraphic nuance.