Sans Superellipse Edmem 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'OCR-A AI' by Apply Interactive and 'OCR-A EF' and 'OCR-A EF Pro' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, coding, dashboards, packaging, posters, casual, technical, friendly, retro, soften tech, add motion, improve clarity, friendly utility, rounded, soft corners, oblique, uniform stroke, open counters.
A rounded, oblique sans with monoline strokes and softly squared curves that lean toward superelliptic geometry. Terminals are blunt and consistently rounded, giving characters a smooth, molded look rather than a crisp, cut one. Letterforms maintain even rhythm and spacing, with open apertures and simplified joins that keep shapes clear at text sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same gently squared rounding, creating a cohesive, steady texture across mixed content.
This font suits interfaces, dashboards, terminals, and other compact settings where an oblique, monoline look can add personality without sacrificing clarity. It also works well for packaging, wayfinding, and casual display lines—especially where a friendly, rounded technical tone is desirable in short headlines and labels.
The overall tone feels approachable and informal while still reading as structured and system-like. Its rounded corners soften the italic slant, producing a friendly, slightly retro voice that suggests practical labeling and everyday UI text rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to blend the discipline of a fixed, system-like rhythm with a softer, more playful silhouette. By pairing an italic stance with rounded superelliptic construction, it aims to feel modern and usable while avoiding a sharp or overly formal impression.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to be noticeable in continuous text, yet the consistent stroke weight and rounded terminals keep lines from feeling busy. The design’s squarish round forms give it a distinctive "soft-tech" character, with curves that look more like rounded rectangles than purely circular bowls.