Sans Superellipse Akde 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nok' by Typotheticals (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: signage, user interfaces, packaging, headlines, labels, technical, retro-futuristic, utilitarian, clean, industrial, space economy, technical clarity, systematic geometry, industrial tone, condensed, rounded corners, squared curves, high contrast-free, mechanical.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with a squared-off, superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle corners rather than true circles. Strokes keep a consistent thickness with minimal modulation, and terminals are predominantly flat, producing a crisp, engineered silhouette. Counters are compact and rectangular-leaning, with rounded corners that soften the geometry without becoming friendly or bubbly. The overall rhythm is tight and efficient, with narrow proportions, sturdy verticals, and a disciplined, modular feel across letters and numerals.
It suits UI and product contexts where space is limited and forms must stay crisp—dashboards, control panels, wayfinding, and compact headlines. The sturdy, squared rounding also works well for packaging, labels, and brand systems seeking an industrial or tech-forward voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the geometric detailing reads clearly.
The tone reads technical and pragmatic, with a subtle retro-futuristic flavor reminiscent of signage, instrumentation, and industrial labeling. Its condensed stance and squared curves convey efficiency and control more than warmth, leaning modernist and functional.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, highly structured sans that combines hard-edged efficiency with softened corners for a controlled, contemporary finish. Its consistent stroke and superelliptical curves suggest a goal of creating a systematic, easily repeatable form language appropriate for technical and branded environments.
Round glyphs like O/0 and C show the superellipse influence clearly, while joins and diagonals remain clean and sharply resolved. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), reinforcing the simplified, system-like construction. Numerals appear tall and compact, matching the alphabet’s vertical emphasis and making the set feel cohesive for data-oriented composition.