Sans Superellipse Dedus 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, tech branding, packaging, headlines, technical, modern, friendly, retro, clarity, systematic, interface-ready, modernize, rounded corners, monoline, squared-round, geometric, open counters.
A monoline sans with a distinctly squared-round construction: curves resolve into rounded rectangles and softened corners, giving bowls and counters a superellipse feel. Strokes maintain an even weight with minimal modulation, while terminals are consistently rounded for a smooth, manufactured finish. Proportions are compact and space-efficient, with slightly squared curves in letters like O/C/G and a generally tidy, grid-like rhythm. The overall texture is clean and controlled, balancing geometric rigidity with softened edges.
Well-suited for UI labels, dashboards, and product interfaces where a precise, engineered look is helpful. It also fits wayfinding and environmental graphics, as well as tech-forward branding and packaging that benefits from a clean, modern tone. In editorial contexts it works best for headings, subheads, and short blocks where its geometric personality can carry the voice without overwhelming extended reading.
The design reads as technical and contemporary, with a subtle retro digital flavor from its rounded-rectangle geometry. Rounded terminals keep the tone approachable rather than austere, making it feel functional but friendly. It suggests interfaces, devices, and signage where clarity and a streamlined voice are desired.
The font appears designed to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a practical, readable sans that feels systematic and contemporary. Its consistent corner radii and monoline construction suggest an intention toward clarity, cohesion in alphanumerics, and a recognizable ‘device-native’ aesthetic.
Letterforms emphasize straight segments and rounded corners over fully circular curves, creating a consistent ‘soft-square’ motif across both uppercase and lowercase. Counters stay fairly open and the shapes avoid decorative quirks, supporting steady readability in short to medium text. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, helping mixed alphanumeric strings look cohesive.