Sans Superellipse Askal 12 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminal, ui labels, data tables, technical docs, technical, clean, utilitarian, modern, calm, clarity, consistency, interface use, readability, neutrality, rounded corners, geometric, open counters, even rhythm, minimal.
This typeface is a monolinear, geometric sans with gently rounded terminals and rounded-rectangle curves that keep bowls and counters smooth and controlled. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness with little modulation, and the overall drawing favors simple constructions and open interior spaces for clarity. Curved letters like C, G, O, and Q read as soft superellipse forms, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, I, L, T) stay crisp and orthogonal with subtly softened ends. The lowercase is straightforward and legible, with single-storey a and g, compact joins, and a restrained, systematic feel across letters and figures.
It performs especially well where consistent alignment and predictable spacing matter, such as code editors, terminals, tabular data, and dashboard UI. The clean geometry and open counters also suit technical documentation, captions, system settings, and compact informational typography where a calm, regular texture is desirable.
The overall tone is practical and engineered, combining a friendly softness from the rounded geometry with a disciplined, no-nonsense rhythm. It feels contemporary and neutral, leaning toward a “tool” aesthetic suited to interfaces, code-adjacent layouts, and technical communication rather than expressive display.
The design appears intended to provide a highly consistent, systematized reading experience with softened geometry for comfort. Its rounded-rectangle curves and minimal forms suggest an emphasis on clarity, alignment, and a modern, interface-friendly voice without decorative distraction.
Spacing appears deliberately even and regular, creating a steady texture in paragraphs. Numerals are simple and readable, with smooth, rounded forms (notably 0, 8, and 9) and a clear, linear construction in 1 and 7. The punctuation and basic shapes shown in the sample text maintain the same restrained, consistent stroke behavior.