Sans Superellipse Dafy 16 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle and superelliptical geometry, with softly squared bowls and consistently radiused corners. Strokes are thin and even, giving the design a light, continuous outline feel with minimal modulation. Terminals are clean and mostly horizontal or vertical, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y, Z) are crisp and straight, creating a clear geometric rhythm. Counters tend to be generously open, and the overall width and spacing read expansive, emphasizing horizontal sweep and a calm, measured cadence across text.
Well-suited to contemporary interface and product contexts where a clean geometric voice is desired, especially for headings, navigation labels, and dashboard-style typography. The open counters and controlled shapes also make it effective for branding systems, signage, and poster typography where a modern, technical atmosphere is appropriate.
The rounded-square construction and ultra-clean stroke treatment create a contemporary, tech-forward tone that feels streamlined and controlled rather than expressive. Its airy texture and restrained detailing suggest a modern, interface-like sensibility—cool, minimal, and slightly sci‑fi without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to translate superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms into a coherent alphabet that feels modern and systematized. By keeping strokes uniform and details minimal, it aims for a sleek, high-tech clarity and a distinctive squarish-round silhouette that remains consistent across letters and numerals.
Round forms such as O, Q, and 0 are distinctly squarish with softened corners, reinforcing a modular system. The lowercase shows simplified, single-storey shapes (notably a and g), keeping the character set cohesive and diagrammatic. Numerals mirror the same rounded-rect geometry, with open, uncluttered silhouettes intended to stay clear at display sizes.