Sans Superellipse Rerud 12 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui, terminals, data tables, labels, technical, minimal, clean, retro, utilitarian, clarity, alignment, modern utility, systematic tone, rounded corners, open apertures, uniform rhythm, square curves, compact.
A clean, monoline sans with compact proportions and clearly monospaced spacing. Letterforms lean on rounded-rectangle geometry: curves feel squared-off with softened corners, and bowls are built from smooth superellipse-like shapes rather than perfect circles. Strokes are even and crisp, with straightforward terminals and minimal modulation; the overall texture is airy and orderly. Uppercase forms are simple and legible, while the lowercase shows single-story shapes (notably the g) and a tall, tidy f; numerals follow the same restrained, rounded-rect construction.
Well-suited to code samples, terminals, and any setting where fixed-width alignment matters, such as tables, logs, and tabular UI components. It also fits technical documentation, diagrams, small labels, and interface text where a clean, compact, evenly spaced voice is preferred.
The font conveys a technical, no-nonsense tone with a faint retro-computing flavor. Its disciplined spacing and squared curves feel instrument-like and systematic, balancing friendliness from the rounded corners with an overall clinical precision.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, streamlined monospaced reading experience with a recognizable rounded-square geometry. It prioritizes consistency, alignment, and clarity while adding subtle character through softened corners and superellipse-based curves.
The rhythm is consistent across mixed-case text, with clear differentiation between similarly shaped characters achieved through small structural cues (tails, apertures, and corner rounding). The design’s rounded-square curves give headlines and UI strings a distinctive, grid-friendly silhouette without becoming decorative.