Sans Superellipse Abdef 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Deja Rip' by Anatoletype, 'FS Joey' and 'FS Joey Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Orgon' and 'Orgon Plan' by Hoftype, and 'Depot New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, wayfinding, branding, packaging, clean, friendly, modern, approachable, functional, clarity, neutrality, modernity, softened geometry, everyday readability, rounded, monoline, geometric, soft corners, open apertures.
A clean monoline sans with soft, superellipse-like rounding throughout. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles, giving bowls and counters a gently squared feel. Strokes maintain an even weight with minimal modulation, and terminals are mostly blunt or softly rounded, producing a steady, uncluttered rhythm. The lowercase shows straightforward construction with compact, smooth joins, while figures follow the same rounded, utilitarian logic for consistent texture in mixed text.
Well-suited for interface typography and product design where clarity and a smooth, modern tone are needed. The even stroke color and open, rounded construction also fit signage and wayfinding at moderate sizes, and it can support approachable brand systems and packaging that want a clean geometric sans without harsh edges.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a technical neatness with warm, softened corners. It reads as friendly and unpretentious, with a calm, neutral voice that avoids sharpness or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical, general-purpose sans with a softened geometric backbone—aiming for high legibility and consistent typographic color while adding warmth through superellipse-based rounding.
Round forms (notably in O/Q and the lowercase bowls) retain subtly flattened sides, reinforcing the superelliptical personality. Diagonal letters like K, V, W, X, and Y keep crisp alignment while still harmonizing with the font’s rounded stroke endings, which helps maintain a cohesive feel between straight and curved structures.