Sans Superellipse Ablut 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Syke' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, signage, branding, editorial, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, technical, clarity, versatility, modernization, approachability, systematic, geometric, rounded, superelliptic, monoline, open apertures.
A contemporary sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly superelliptic construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a softly squared geometry. The capitals are compact and even, with broad, stable horizontals and smooth joins; diagonals stay crisp without becoming sharp. Lowercase forms keep an efficient, readable rhythm, with mostly single-storey shapes and open apertures that remain clear in text. Numerals match the same rounded, squared-off logic, with simple, sturdy silhouettes and consistent stroke endings.
This font suits interface and product work where clarity and neutrality are important, especially at small to medium sizes. It also performs well for signage and wayfinding thanks to its open forms, and can support contemporary branding or editorial layouts that want a clean, slightly softened geometric voice.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, balancing a friendly softness with a technical, system-like precision. Its rounded geometry feels approachable, while the controlled proportions and even color keep it sober and professional.
The design appears intended to provide a highly legible, general-purpose sans with a distinctive superelliptic flavor—combining geometric consistency with softened corners to stay friendly in continuous reading and on screens.
The typeface maintains a consistent optical rounding across corners and terminals, producing a calm texture in paragraphs. Counters tend to be generous and cleanly drawn, and the superellipse-driven rounds give a recognizable, slightly “squared” personality without feeling blocky.