Sans Superellipse Afdoy 5 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, terminal ui, data tables, captions, technical, utilitarian, clean, retro digital, minimal, clarity, system ui, engineering feel, legibility, consistency, rounded corners, boxy rounds, squared curves, open apertures, low contrast.
This typeface uses consistent stroke weight with squared-off terminals softened by generous corner rounding. Curved letters (C, O, S) are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing superelliptical bowls and a distinctly boxy-round silhouette. Proportions are steady and disciplined, with compact curves, open apertures, and straightforward joins; diagonals and angles (A, V, W, Y) stay crisp while still echoing the softened-corner logic. Numerals follow the same construction, combining flat horizontals with rounded corners for a cohesive, system-like rhythm.
It is well suited to settings that benefit from steady rhythm and predictable character widths, such as code samples, terminal or console interfaces, UI labels, data tables, and technical documentation. The clean, rounded-square forms also work well for compact captions and interface microcopy where a controlled, engineered look is desired.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a calm, modern neutrality. The rounded-square construction adds a subtle retro-digital flavor—suggestive of terminals, instrumentation, and UI readouts—without becoming overtly decorative. It reads as precise, dependable, and intentionally restrained.
The design appears intended to provide a clear, system-oriented sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing strict structure with friendly corner rounding. It aims for reliable legibility and a cohesive, modular texture in continuous text, while delivering a recognizable technical voice.
The design’s identity is driven by its consistent rounded-corner treatment across straight strokes and bowls, creating a uniform “soft grid” texture in text. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., i/l/t and o/0) through simple, functional detailing and stable spacing.