Sans Superellipse Bolay 12 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, packaging, ui display, posters, airy, modern, minimal, elegant, calm, refinement, modernity, minimalism, soft geometry, display clarity, monoline, geometric, rounded, open apertures, long ascenders.
A very thin, monoline sans with geometric construction and softly rounded geometry throughout. Curves read as superelliptical—more like rounded rectangles than perfect circles—giving bowls and counters a smooth, controlled feel. Stems are straight and clean with crisp joins, and terminals are generally blunt rather than tapered. Proportions skew tall and open: the lowercase shows generous spacing, open apertures, and notably long ascenders/descenders, while the uppercase maintains a restrained, architectural presence. Numerals follow the same light, linear logic with rounded forms and minimal modulation.
Best suited to display contexts where its thin strokes can stay crisp: brand wordmarks, editorial headlines, packaging, and large-format typographic layouts. It can also work for UI labels or navigation in well-lit, high-contrast settings, but is less ideal for dense body copy at small sizes due to its delicate weight.
The overall tone is quiet, refined, and contemporary, with a delicate, almost hairline presence that feels premium and uncluttered. Its rounded geometry adds approachability while the thin stroke and disciplined structure keep it cool and precise.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined geometric sans with softened, superelliptical curves—combining minimal modern structure with a gentle, rounded character. It prioritizes a clean silhouette and airy rhythm for contemporary display typography.
At small sizes the extremely light strokes and fine joins may require careful color/contrast choices to avoid loss of definition, especially in longer text. The distinctive superelliptical curves make round letters feel slightly squared-off in a controlled, design-forward way.