Sans Superellipse Afnef 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', 'FF DIN Paneuropean', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean Variable' by FontFont; 'Grandview' by Microsoft Corporation; 'Core Sans D' by S-Core; and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, product design, branding, editorial, presentations, modern, neutral, clean, tech, friendly, legibility, neutrality, system style, modernity, versatility, rounded, geometric, monoline, open counters, minimal.
A clean sans with geometric construction and softly rounded corners throughout. Strokes are largely monoline with minimal modulation, and curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls that feel squared-off rather than purely circular. Terminals are tidy and straightforward, producing crisp joins and a stable, even texture in text. Proportions are balanced, with open apertures and generously sized counters that keep letters clear at typical reading sizes.
Well-suited to interface typography, dashboards, and product design where clarity and consistency matter. Its restrained personality also works for contemporary branding systems, wayfinding-style signage, and editorial layouts that need a neutral, modern voice with a slightly softened edge.
The overall tone is contemporary and unobtrusive, combining a functional, technical clarity with a mild friendliness from the rounded geometry. It reads as practical and confident rather than expressive, making it easy to pair with more characterful elements in a layout.
The design appears intended to deliver a versatile, contemporary sans that stays highly legible while adding subtle distinctiveness through rounded-rectangle geometry. It aims for system-friendly consistency and a polished, minimal look that holds up in both headings and continuous text.
Round letters such as C, G, O, and Q show a distinctly squarish roundness, reinforcing a structured, system-like feel. Numerals follow the same simplified geometry and maintain consistent weight and spacing, supporting a cohesive typographic rhythm across alphanumerics.