Sans Superellipse Afruj 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alaturka' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, packaging, ui accents, airy, refined, modern, calm, modern emphasis, clean readability, soft geometry, editorial tone, monoline, humanist, open counters, rounded terminals, soft curves.
This italic typeface has a clean, monoline construction with gently rounded terminals and smooth, continuous curves. Letterforms lean consistently to the right and maintain an even rhythm, with open counters and restrained apertures that keep the texture light and uncluttered. Rounds are soft and slightly squarish in feeling, giving bowls and curves a controlled, contemporary geometry rather than a sharp calligraphic edge. The numerals follow the same streamlined logic, with simple forms and minimal detailing for a cohesive overall color.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, and short passages that benefit from a smooth, refined texture. It can also work for brand identities and packaging that want a modern, gentle sophistication, and for UI or product typography as an accent style where clarity and restraint are important.
The overall tone feels refined and contemporary, with an understated elegance that reads as calm and professional rather than expressive or playful. Its italic slant adds motion and polish, suggesting emphasis without becoming dramatic.
The design appears intended to provide a modern italic companion with a soft geometric backbone and a neutral, readable texture. It emphasizes smoothness and consistency over decorative stroke contrast, aiming for a polished italic tone that can carry emphasis in contemporary layouts.
Spacing appears balanced and the stroke endings stay quiet, avoiding hard corners or pronounced flares. The italic is constructed as a true drawing (not merely slanted), with softened joins and a steady baseline presence that supports continuous reading.