Sans Superellipse Alkez 5 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, dashboards, terminals, code samples, signage, techy, utilitarian, clean, retro, system clarity, technical tone, geometric consistency, interface use, rounded, squared, geometric, modular, open counters.
This typeface is built from consistent, monoline strokes and modular geometry, with many curves resolving into rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) forms. Corners are softened throughout, while straight segments stay crisp and horizontal/vertical, creating a steady, engineered rhythm. Bowls and counters tend to be roomy and squarish, and joins are controlled and minimal, giving letters a clean, grid-friendly silhouette. The overall proportions read slightly expanded, and the punctuation and figures match the same rounded, systematic construction.
It works well where a consistent, systematized texture is helpful: interface labels, dashboards, tables, and terminal-style readouts. The regular spacing and rounded-rect geometry also suit wayfinding, product UI, and technical branding that wants a controlled, contemporary feel.
The tone is modern and technical with a hint of retro computing, combining friendliness from the rounded corners with a no-nonsense, instrument-like discipline. It feels designed for clarity and consistency rather than expression, projecting an orderly, pragmatic voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly consistent, grid-aligned reading experience with a distinctive squared-round skeleton. By standardizing curves and stroke behavior across letters and numerals, it prioritizes predictability and a clean, technical presence in both short labels and longer strings.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified geometric structures, and the lowercase maintains the same modular logic, producing an even texture in continuous text. Numerals follow the same squared-round pattern, supporting a cohesive, interface-oriented appearance.