Sans Superellipse Bakum 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Play' by FaceType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, branding, editorial, posters, packaging, clean, airy, modern, friendly, technical, modernization, approachability, clarity, system coherence, motion, rounded terminals, monoline, open apertures, superellipse curves, geometric.
A slanted monoline sans with soft, superellipse-based curves and consistently rounded stroke endings. Round letters lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles, giving counters a smooth, controlled squareness. Strokes stay even with minimal contrast, and joins are clean and restrained; diagonals and curved connections feel engineered but not rigid. The lowercase shows a straightforward, readable structure with open bowls and apertures, while numerals follow the same rounded, streamlined construction for a cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited for user interfaces, dashboards, and product design where a clean, contemporary italic is useful for emphasis and hierarchy. The rounded geometric construction also fits branding systems seeking a modern-but-friendly voice, and it can work for editorial pull quotes, headings, and lightweight poster typography where its slanted rhythm can add momentum.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a technical precision with gentle, rounded warmth. Its italic angle adds motion and a lightly progressive feel without becoming expressive or calligraphic. The result reads as modern and efficient, with a friendly edge that keeps it from feeling cold.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic companion with a distinctive rounded-rectangle geometry, prioritizing clarity and consistency across letters and figures. Its uniform stroke and softened corners suggest a focus on smooth rendering and a cohesive, system-friendly aesthetic.
Spacing appears comfortably open in the sample, helping the light stroke and slant remain clear at text sizes. The rounded corners and squarish curves create a distinctive rhythm, especially in O/C-like forms and in the numerals, where the soft geometry is a key signature.