Sans Superellipse Afnus 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal, ui, tables, labels, technical, utilitarian, clean, modern, neutral, clarity, alignment, legibility, systematic, rounded, boxy, open, geometric, linear.
A clean, monospaced sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smooth superelliptical curves. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are crisp and squared-off, producing a tidy, engineered rhythm. Counters are open and fairly generous, with circular forms reading as slightly squared rounds; diagonals stay straight and controlled, keeping the overall texture even across lines.
Well-suited to code editors, terminals, and developer tooling where fixed-width alignment matters. It also fits UI text, settings screens, data tables, and concise labeling systems that benefit from consistent spacing and a clear, orderly texture.
The overall tone is practical and matter-of-fact, with a contemporary, technical feel. Its rounded geometry softens the voice slightly, but it still reads as structured and systematic rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to provide a straightforward monospaced reading experience with a modern geometric flavor. By combining uniform strokes with superelliptical rounding, it aims to remain highly legible while adding a subtle contemporary character for interface and technical contexts.
The sample text shows consistent character spacing and an even typographic color, supporting clear scanning in continuous text. Distinct, simple letterforms and restrained shapes emphasize clarity over personality, while the rounded-square skeleton gives it a subtly distinctive silhouette.