Sans Superellipse Afdit 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, data tables, terminal, captions, technical, minimal, utilitarian, clean, retro, alignment, clarity, ui utility, systemlike, geometric, rounded, square-rounded, open counters, even rhythm.
A monospaced sans with a geometric, square-rounded construction where curves resolve into softened corners and superellipse-like bowls. Strokes are even and consistent, with straight-sided verticals and horizontals and gently rounded joins that keep the texture calm and orderly. Counters are open and fairly uniform across letters, and round characters such as C, O, and Q read as rounded rectangles rather than circles. The lowercase is simple and functional, with single-storey a and g, a narrow, upright f, and a q with a distinctive curved tail, while figures are plain and evenly spaced to match the rigid grid.
Well-suited to code editors, terminal emulation, and any interface text that benefits from strict character alignment, such as logs, configuration screens, dashboards, and data tables. It can also work for compact captions and technical documentation where a restrained, grid-friendly texture is preferred.
The overall tone is technical and no-nonsense, leaning toward a modern UI or coding aesthetic with a faint retro-terminal flavor. Its controlled geometry and steady spacing feel methodical and precise rather than expressive or decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver clear, consistent mono metrics with a softened geometric voice—prioritizing alignment, regular rhythm, and straightforward forms for practical, screen-oriented typography.
The design emphasizes consistent cell-fit and regular sidebearings, producing strong vertical alignment and predictable word shapes. Rounded terminals soften the otherwise square framework, keeping it approachable while retaining a schematic, engineered feel.