Sans Superellipse Dafy 17 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, signage, packaging, futuristic, technical, clean, sleek, minimal, modernization, interface clarity, geometric identity, tech branding, monoline, rounded, geometric, squared-round, airy.
A monoline sans with an oblique stance and generous horizontal proportions. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls, producing squared-off counters in letters like O, Q, and e, while terminals are clean and mostly open with a lightly drawn, wireframe feel. Straight strokes dominate with gentle corner radiusing; joins are crisp and the overall rhythm is even, with ample internal whitespace and a calm, consistent baseline behavior across caps, lowercase, and figures. Numerals echo the same geometry, combining straight segments with softened corners for a cohesive, system-like texture.
Well suited to UI and product contexts where a sleek, contemporary voice is needed, such as app headers, control panels, and tech branding. It also works effectively for headlines, logos, and signage where the rounded-rect geometry can be a key part of the visual identity; for longer text, it will perform best with comfortable sizing and spacing to preserve its airy structure.
The overall tone is cool, contemporary, and slightly sci‑fi, suggesting dashboards, interfaces, and engineered products rather than editorial warmth. Its light, streamlined construction reads as precise and modern, with a subtle speed and efficiency implied by the slant and wide stance.
Likely designed to merge geometric simplicity with softened, superellipse-driven curves, creating a futuristic sans that feels engineered but approachable. The oblique stance and wide build aim to add motion and clarity, while the monoline drawing keeps the system cohesive across letters and figures.
The design leans on rounded rectangles more than true circles, giving text a distinctive “soft-square” silhouette at word level. The italic angle is modest but noticeable, and the open apertures and simplified forms keep the texture uncluttered in short runs, especially at larger sizes.