Sans Superellipse Rekal 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui design, product design, wayfinding, dashboards, packaging, modern, clean, technical, friendly, minimal, clarity, versatility, modernization, approachability, system design, rounded corners, open apertures, monoline, geometric, soft rectilinear.
This sans presents a monoline construction with softened, superellipse-like curves that read as rounded rectangles rather than pure circles. Strokes stay even and calm, with generous internal space and open apertures that keep counters clear at text sizes. Proportions feel fairly geometric and steady, with subtly squared bowls (notably in letters like O/C and numerals) and terminals that end cleanly without flaring. The overall rhythm is orderly and consistent, giving both uppercase and lowercase a tidy, engineered look.
It suits UI and digital product typography where clean forms and open counters help legibility in labels, navigation, and dense screens. The rounded geometry also works well for branding systems, packaging, and signage that want a contemporary, friendly technical feel without decorative flourishes.
The tone is modern and approachable: precise enough for interface and product contexts, but softened by rounded geometry that avoids a cold, sterile feel. It comes across as quietly confident and utilitarian, with a contemporary, tech-adjacent polish.
The design appears aimed at a neutral, highly usable sans that blends geometric structure with softened corners, producing a modern workhorse that remains inviting in both display and text settings.
The set emphasizes clarity through simple shapes and restrained detail; diagonals (A/V/W/X/Y) remain crisp while rounded forms maintain a slightly squarish silhouette. Numerals match the same rounded-rectangular logic, supporting a cohesive voice in mixed alphanumeric settings.