Sans Superellipse Abbey 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans M' by S-Core and 'Costanera' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, wayfinding, editorial, packaging, clean, friendly, modern, approachable, calm, system clarity, modern warmth, everyday legibility, brand neutrality, rounded terminals, soft corners, open apertures, humanist touch, even color.
A clean sans with softly rounded geometry and subtly squarish curves, producing a smooth, superellipse-like construction in bowls and counters. Strokes are even and steady with minimal modulation, and joins stay crisp while corners are gently eased rather than sharp. Proportions are balanced with clear differentiation between similar forms, and the overall rhythm reads orderly and consistent in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same rounded, contemporary logic with simple, legible shapes and stable spacing.
It suits interface labels, product and brand systems, and general-purpose display work where a modern, friendly sans is needed. The even texture and open forms also make it a good candidate for editorial subheads and short-to-medium passages, as well as signage that benefits from clear, rounded letterforms.
The tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a tidy, engineered feel with warmth from its rounded corners. It projects clarity and calm rather than urgency, making it feel friendly and serviceable for everyday communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a versatile modern sans that feels precise but not cold, using rounded-rectangle curves to create a distinctive yet restrained voice. It aims for dependable readability with a gentle, contemporary character suitable for broad design systems.
Uppercase forms lean toward straightforward, geometric silhouettes, while the lowercase introduces slight softness in curves and terminals that helps text feel less rigid. Counters stay open and the shapes avoid quirky idiosyncrasies, supporting a neutral, broadly usable texture in paragraphs.