Sans Superellipse Ogded 12 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Paradroid' and 'Paradroid Mono Soft' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: coding, terminal ui, data tables, ui labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, technical, retro, friendly, clarity, alignment, ui utility, retro-tech, robustness, rounded corners, rectilinear, boxy, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, monospaced sans with squared-off construction softened by generously rounded corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving round letters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than true geometric circles. Strokes stay even and solid throughout, terminals are mostly flat, and joins are blunt and robust, producing a dense, high-ink texture. Proportions are broad with simple, open apertures; lowercase forms are compact with a prominent x-height and minimal modulation, and numerals follow the same blocky, rounded-rect rhythm for consistent alignment in tabular settings.
Well-suited to code editors, terminal and dashboard interfaces, and any layout requiring strict column alignment such as logs, tables, and forms. Its sturdy shapes also work for concise UI labels, device screens, packaging callouts, and bold wayfinding-style typography where clarity and uniform spacing matter.
The overall tone is practical and machine-like, with a slightly playful friendliness coming from the softened corners. It evokes labeling, terminals, and hardware interfaces—straightforward, no-nonsense, and readable at a glance, with a subtle retro-tech character.
The design appears intended to deliver a monospaced workhorse with a contemporary rounded-rect aesthetic—combining strict spacing and sturdy strokes with softened geometry for a more approachable, screen-friendly feel.
The monospaced rhythm and wide set create strong vertical alignment, making repeated characters and columns feel orderly. Rounded corners reduce visual harshness without sacrificing the rigid, rectilinear skeleton, so the face retains an engineered, structured presence.