Sans Superellipse Ablah 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EF Handel Sans' by Elsner+Flake, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, 'ITC Handel Gothic' and 'ITC Handel Gothic Arabic' by ITC, and 'Olney' by Philatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, wayfinding, brand systems, dashboards, modern, technical, clean, calm, utilitarian, clarity, systematic, contemporary, friendly precision, rounded corners, square-leaning, geometric, open apertures, high legibility.
This sans-serif uses a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction, with softened corners and broadly even stroke thickness. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S feel squared-off rather than purely circular, creating a crisp, engineered rhythm. Terminals are mostly straight and clean, counters are generous, and the lowercase shows compact, highly readable forms with simple joins and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, with open shapes and consistent corner radii that keep the set cohesive.
It’s well suited to interface typography, product and hardware labeling, signage, and information-heavy layouts where a clean, stable texture is desirable. The geometric rounding also works well for contemporary brand systems and tech-forward editorial display, especially when you want a modern look without sharp edges.
The overall tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, pairing friendly rounding with a precise, industrial geometry. It reads as confident and efficient rather than expressive, giving text a streamlined, system-like feel.
The design appears intended to provide a highly legible, modern sans with a distinctive superelliptical skeleton—balancing friendly rounded corners with a structured, engineered geometry for clear communication across sizes and contexts.
The font’s signature comes from its consistent corner rounding and the way round letters retain flat-ish sides, producing a subtly “squared” silhouette in both text and display sizes. Spacing appears steady and practical, supporting a smooth, even texture in paragraphs and mixed-case settings.