Sans Superellipse Apko 5 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from clean, geometric strokes with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves and consistently softened corners. Curved letters like C, G, O, and Q read as squared rounds rather than true circles, while straight segments terminate with blunt, flat ends. The overall rhythm is spacious, with generous counters and clear interior openings; many joins and bowls feel engineered, with smooth, controlled curvature and minimal optical modulation. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, producing a cohesive, system-like texture across letters and figures.
It suits user interfaces, dashboards, product labeling, and wayfinding where a clean, engineered look and strong letter separation are beneficial. The spacious forms and rounded-rect geometry also work well for contemporary branding, short headlines, and tech-forward packaging where a modern, minimal voice is desired.
The font conveys a contemporary, technical tone—precise, streamlined, and quietly futuristic. Its rounded corners soften the geometry, keeping it friendly and approachable while still feeling efficient and machine-clean.
The design appears intended to merge geometric clarity with a softer, rounded-rectangle construction, creating a distinctive modern sans that feels both technical and approachable. It prioritizes consistency of curvature and a systematic, modular drawing style for a cohesive contemporary texture.
Diagonal forms (A, V, W, X, Y) remain sharp and linear, contrasting with the softened curves elsewhere for a crisp, structured character. Several lowercase forms lean toward simplified, single-storey constructions and squared apertures, reinforcing the utilitarian, interface-oriented feel.