Sans Superellipse Alrug 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, app design, wayfinding, brand systems, packaging, clean, friendly, modern, practical, approachable, softened geometry, clarity, system coherence, modern utility, rounded corners, soft geometry, open apertures, generous spacing, uniform strokes.
A geometric sans with softly squared, superellipse-like rounds and consistently uniform stroke weight. Curves resolve into rounded corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a compact, cushioned feel. Proportions are fairly compact in the lowercase, with simple, unmodulated terminals and clear, open apertures that keep shapes readable. The overall rhythm is even and orderly, with sturdy verticals, stable diagonals, and straightforward figure forms.
Well-suited to interface typography and product environments where a clean, modern sans is needed but hard geometric forms would feel too severe. It also works nicely for brand systems and packaging that benefit from softened geometry, and for signage or labels where consistent letterforms and open counters help quick recognition.
The design reads contemporary and approachable, balancing a technical, constructed backbone with softened edges. Its rounded-rectangle geometry lends a friendly, product-oriented tone without becoming playful or decorative.
The font appears designed to translate geometric construction into a more human, softened voice by rounding corners and using superellipse-style curves. The intent suggests a versatile workhorse for contemporary digital and print contexts, prioritizing consistency, clarity, and a friendly presence.
Round letters like O/C/S show a squared-off curvature that stays consistent across the set, and the numerals follow the same softened geometry for a cohesive text-and-UI palette. Uppercase forms are solid and economical, while lowercase maintains a calm, uncluttered texture in paragraph settings.