Sans Superellipse Rerud 13 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
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This typeface is built from slender, evenly weighted strokes with a consistently vertical stance and a disciplined, gridded rhythm. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving bowls and counters a softly squared geometry rather than true circles. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with gentle rounding at corners; joins stay restrained and mechanically consistent. Uppercase and lowercase share a tidy, engineered feel, with open apertures and simplified shapes that maintain uniform spacing typical of fixed-width designs.
It suits code and command-line contexts, UI labeling, settings panels, and any interface needing consistent character width for alignment. It also works well for data tables, logs, technical documentation, and schematic captions where a controlled rhythm and compact forms help scanning.
The overall tone is technical and measured, with a calm minimalism that reads as contemporary yet slightly retro—evoking screen, terminal, and instrument aesthetics. Its soft-squared curvature keeps it from feeling harsh, while the strict regularity lends a precise, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, engineered reading experience with predictable spacing and softly squared geometry. It prioritizes alignment and systematic form-making, aiming for clarity in constrained layouts while retaining a distinctive superelliptic character.
Distinctive details include the single-storey lowercase “g,” the compact, straight-sided bowls in letters like “D/O/Q,” and the squared-off curvature in “S” and “C.” Numerals follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, staying clear and consistent for tabular reading.