Sans Superellipse Barum 13 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a monolinear, italic sans with a pronounced superelliptic construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles rather than pure circles. Strokes keep an even weight, with smooth corners and consistently softened terminals that often resolve into horizontal or gently angled cuts. The slant is steady across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a forward rhythm, while proportions stay relatively compact with wide curves and open counters. Distinctive shapes include a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, a rounded ‘m/n’ with tall arches, and numerals built from the same rounded-rectangle logic.
This font suits contemporary branding and product design where a sleek, rounded-tech aesthetic is desired, particularly in headlines, short text, and interface labels. Its smooth superelliptic forms and forward slant also work well for sports-leaning or motion-oriented graphics, as well as signage or packaging that benefits from a clean, friendly modernity.
The overall tone feels modern and agile—clean enough for interfaces, but with a soft, approachable edge from the rounded geometry. The italic posture adds motion and a subtle sporty character, giving the face a mildly futuristic, tech-forward voice without becoming harsh or industrial.
The design appears intended to merge geometric clarity with softened, superelliptic curves, delivering a streamlined italic sans that reads as contemporary and dynamic. Its consistent rounding and even stroke treatment suggest a focus on system-like coherence across letters and numerals for modern display and UI-driven contexts.
Capitals maintain simplified, geometric silhouettes (notably in C/G/O/Q) with consistent corner radii that reinforce the systemized look. The ‘t’ uses a minimal crossbar, the ‘e’ has a compact eye, and the figures echo the same curved-rectangle skeleton, producing a cohesive texture in both short labels and longer lines.