Sans Superellipse Asdav 21 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A condensed, monoline sans with a clean geometric skeleton and gently rounded outer curves. Counters and bowls lean toward rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes, giving O/C/G and the lowercase a/e a soft, squared-off roundness. Terminals are mostly straight and unadorned, with consistent stroke weight and tight internal spacing that reinforces a streamlined vertical rhythm. The lowercase is compact and clear, with simple, contemporary constructions (single-storey a and g) and tall ascenders/descenders that add a wiry, vertical presence.
This style suits interface labels, navigation, and data-dense layouts where narrow letterforms help conserve horizontal space. It also works well for contemporary editorial typography, compact headlines, and minimalist branding systems that benefit from a sleek, vertically oriented rhythm.
The overall tone is modern and restrained—functional rather than expressive—while the softened rectangular rounds add a quiet friendliness. It reads as precise and technical without becoming harsh, making it feel contemporary and efficient.
The design appears aimed at delivering a space-saving, contemporary sans for practical composition, pairing strict monoline construction with softened superelliptical rounds to maintain approachability while staying crisp and systematic.
The condensed proportions and narrow apertures make the texture quite dense in longer lines, especially in mixed-case paragraphs. Figures follow the same clean geometry, with rounded forms and simple joins that keep the set consistent.