Sans Superellipse Akka 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Cube' by FontFont, 'Olney' by Philatype, and 'Celdum' and 'Metral' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, app design, signage, dashboards, packaging, techy, clean, modern, neutral, functional, clarity, modernization, ui friendliness, geometric consistency, softened geometry, rounded corners, squared curves, monoline, open apertures, soft terminals.
This is a geometric sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) backbone: curves are squarish and corners are softened rather than fully circular. Strokes are monoline and evenly weighted, with flat, squared terminals and a calm, consistent rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are generous and apertures stay fairly open, keeping forms like C, S, and e clear at smaller sizes. The digits echo the same squared-round construction, with simple, readable shapes and minimal ornamentation.
It’s well-suited to interface typography, product labeling, and informational graphics where a clean, modern sans is needed with a slightly softened geometric feel. The open shapes and steady stroke make it comfortable for short paragraphs and system-style copy, while the distinctive squared-round curves can also work in contemporary branding and packaging.
The overall tone feels contemporary and utilitarian, with a subtle tech and UI sensibility. Rounded corners soften the geometry, giving it a friendly, approachable neutrality rather than a sharp, industrial edge. It reads as efficient and controlled, prioritizing clarity over personality-heavy gestures.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans optimized for clarity, with superellipse-derived curves that add warmth without sacrificing a structured, technical aesthetic. The consistent construction across letters and numerals suggests a focus on predictable shapes, clean reproduction, and a stable typographic color in text.
Round letters (O, Q, D) lean toward rounded rectangles, and many joins and corners are gently radiused, which creates a cohesive “soft-square” texture in text. Diacritics and punctuation aren’t shown, but the sample text suggests steady spacing and an even color in paragraph settings.