Sans Superellipse Abnew 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal ui, tables, data display, ui labels, clean, technical, modern, neutral, utilitarian, clarity, alignment, legibility, systematic design, modernization, rounded corners, geometric, open counters, minimal, crisp.
A monospaced sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction: curves read as controlled arcs with subtly squared-off shoulders, and straight strokes terminate in clean, flat ends. Proportions are steady and roomy, giving letters generous internal space and clear separation at text sizes. Round characters (O, C, G, 0) feel superelliptical rather than purely circular, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are taut and evenly weighted. The lowercase keeps simple, single-storey forms where expected (notably a and g), with a straightforward, unembellished rhythm across the set.
Well suited for code snippets, terminal-style interfaces, and any content that benefits from predictable character alignment such as tables, logs, and data dashboards. The open counters and controlled rounded construction also make it practical for compact UI labels and settings screens where clarity and consistency matter.
The overall tone is restrained and functional, leaning toward a contemporary, tool-like aesthetic. Its rounded geometry softens the voice without becoming playful, maintaining a disciplined, technical feel suited to systematic layouts and interface-like contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary monospaced reading experience with high clarity and a measured, geometric warmth. Its superelliptical rounding and steady proportions suggest an emphasis on systematic alignment and unambiguous character recognition in dense, utilitarian text.
Distinctive details include a slashed zero for clear character separation, compact punctuation dots, and a generally consistent sidebearing rhythm typical of fixed-width designs. Numerals are clean and legible, with open shapes and minimal curvature irregularities that help maintain uniform texture in rows and columns.