Sans Superellipse Abmik 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bartholeme Sans' by Galapagos, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Rotulo' by Huy!Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, signage, brand systems, editorial display, packaging, modern, neutral, technical, clean, utilitarian, clarity, space efficiency, contemporary utility, geometric warmth, monoline, compact, rounded corners, squarish rounds, crisp terminals.
A compact, monoline sans with squared-off geometry softened by subtly rounded corners. Curves tend toward squarish, superellipse-like bowls, while verticals stay straight and economical, giving the design a tight rhythm. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal flare; counters are open and consistent, and spacing reads orderly without feeling mechanically uniform.
Works well wherever a clean, space-efficient sans is needed: interface labels, navigation, captions, and wayfinding. At larger sizes it can serve as a contemporary display face for brand systems, packaging, and editorial headings where a neat, structured rhythm is desirable.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a slightly technical, engineered feel. Its restrained shapes and compact footprint keep the voice neutral and efficient, leaning more toward clarity than personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, compact sans voice with softened geometry—prioritizing legibility and consistency while introducing a subtle squarish-round character to distinguish it from more purely geometric or purely grotesque models.
Round letters show a gently boxy silhouette (notably in the bowls and numerals), which adds structure compared with a purely circular grotesque. The mix of straight strokes and softened corners creates a pragmatic balance: crisp enough for interface-style settings, but not harsh.