Sans Superellipse Afdaw 9 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Klint' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, web typography, signage, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, legibility, approachability, modernity, versatility, rounded, geometric, monoline, open apertures, soft corners.
A rounded geometric sans with monoline strokes and softened, superellipse-like curves. Letterforms are open and airy, with generous counters and smooth joins that avoid sharp corners. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simple, unembellished construction; terminals are mostly horizontal or vertical, and curves resolve into subtly flattened arcs rather than perfect circles. Figures are straightforward and highly legible, matching the same rounded, even-stroke rhythm as the letters.
Works well for UI and web typography where clarity at small to medium sizes matters, and for product branding that wants a clean, modern voice without sharpness. Its open shapes and smooth curves also suit signage and presentation graphics where quick recognition is important.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a technical, geometric skeleton with softened corners that keep it from feeling rigid. It reads as calm and neutral, with a mild friendliness that suits everyday interface and brand communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans for general-purpose communication, using rounded-rectangle geometry to create a softer, more approachable alternative to strictly circular geometric grotesks.
The sample text maintains an even texture and consistent spacing, producing a clear reading line in paragraph-like settings. Rounded forms (notably in bowls and curved letters) share a consistent curvature model, giving the design a coherent, systematic feel.