Sans Superellipse Afrut 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, editorial, packaging, signage, modern, clean, calm, technical, approachable, clarity, efficiency, neutrality, space-saving, contemporary, monoline, rounded, soft corners, open apertures, geometric.
The design is a monolinear sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and rounded corners that create a smooth, engineered rhythm. Strokes stay even and open, with generous apertures and simplified terminals that feel lightly chamfered. Proportions are balanced for text, with tidy ascenders/descenders and an italic construction that reads more like a true oblique/italic hybrid than a cursive script.
It works well for UI typography, product interfaces, dashboards, and wayfinding-style labeling where a clean, modern italic can add hierarchy. It also fits editorial sidebars, captions, and brand systems that want a contemporary sans with softened geometry, as well as packaging or tech-forward marketing where a friendly precision is useful.
This font gives a clean, contemporary tone with a mild editorial flair. The italic slant adds motion and a sense of ease without becoming overly expressive, keeping the overall voice calm, neutral, and modern.
The letterforms appear designed for clear, unobtrusive reading while preserving a distinctive superelliptical geometry. The consistent stroke weight and softened rectangular curves suggest an intention to look modern and systematic, with an italic angle that adds emphasis and forward motion without sacrificing legibility.
The sample text shows stable spacing and a steady texture in paragraphs, with rounded-rectangle counters that stay open at smaller sizes. Numerals match the same softened geometry, supporting consistent typographic color across mixed text and figures.