Sans Superellipse Abbem 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Droid Sans' by Ascender and 'Diaria Sans Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, dashboards, signage, editorial, clean, modern, neutral, approachable, technical, legibility, neutrality, contemporary, system-friendly, geometric clarity, rounded corners, soft geometry, even rhythm, crisp terminals, open counters.
This typeface is a clean sans with a gently squared, superelliptic construction: bowls and curves feel rounded yet slightly rectilinear, and corners are softened rather than fully circular. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal modulation, creating a steady texture across lines. Apertures are generally open and counters are clear, while terminals are mostly straight and crisp, producing a tidy, contemporary rhythm. The numeral set follows the same geometric logic, with simple, readable forms and consistent stroke behavior.
It suits interface copy, product typography, and data-heavy layouts where clarity and consistency matter, as well as wayfinding or general signage at medium-to-large sizes. Its clean geometry also works well for editorial headlines and subheads that aim for a contemporary, no-nonsense voice.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. It reads as calm and unobtrusive, leaning toward a tech-forward, UI-ready sensibility rather than expressive or decorative styling.
The design appears intended to provide a straightforward, highly legible sans with a subtly unique geometric signature. By combining even strokes with softened, rounded-rectangle forms, it aims to feel contemporary and functional while remaining approachable for everyday reading.
The sample text shows stable spacing and a consistent color at larger sizes, with smooth curves that avoid sharp joins. The slightly squared round forms give it a distinctive, engineered feel without becoming overtly futuristic.