Sans Superellipse Ablud 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: coding, ui labels, terminal text, tables, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, clean, retro, mechanical, clarity, alignment, system ui, technical reading, grid consistency, square-round, rounded corners, high legibility, even rhythm, open counters.
This typeface uses straight, monoline strokes paired with rounded-rectangle curves, creating superellipse-like bowls and terminals. Letterforms are compact and orderly with consistent sidebearings and a steady, grid-friendly cadence, producing a distinctly uniform texture in lines of text. Curves are squared-off rather than circular, with generous apertures and open counters that keep shapes clear at small sizes. Figures and punctuation follow the same squared-round construction, reinforcing a coherent, systemlike look across the set.
It is well suited to coding environments, terminal-style interfaces, and other contexts that benefit from consistent character widths and an even typographic color. It also works effectively for UI labels, settings screens, dashboards, tables, and technical documentation where clarity and alignment matter.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a hint of retro digital or industrial signage. Its squared-round geometry reads as pragmatic and engineered rather than expressive, lending a straightforward, dependable voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, grid-aligned sans with softened, squared curves—combining machine-like regularity with friendly rounded corners. The consistent construction suggests a focus on predictable spacing, legible counters, and reliable performance in structured layouts.
The font’s rounded-corner construction is especially evident in the bowls of letters and in the numerals, which maintain a consistent radius and stroke behavior. The uniform rhythm and predictable shapes make it visually stable in tabular or code-like settings, while still appearing softer than a hard-edged square grotesk.