Sans Superellipse Afdit 15 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Realtime' and 'Realtime Rounded' by Juri Zaech (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, dashboards, data tables, technical docs, utilitarian, technical, retro, clean, neutral, system ui, legibility, alignment, technical tone, modular forms, rounded corners, modular, geometric, boxy rounds, open apertures.
This typeface presents a clean, monolinear structure with a distinctly modular build: rounds are drawn as rounded-rectangle/superellipse forms rather than true circles. Corners and terminals are consistently softened, while straight strokes remain crisp and evenly weighted, producing a steady, engineered rhythm. Proportions feel compact and disciplined, with generous counters and clear inner space in letters like a, e, and g, and straightforward, unembellished diagonals in V/W/X/Y. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.
Well-suited to environments that benefit from strict alignment and predictable character widths—such as code, configuration text, UI labels, and dense tables. The rounded-rect geometry also makes it a strong option for technical branding, product interfaces, wayfinding, and packaging where a clean but slightly characterful sans is desired.
The overall tone is practical and instrument-like, evoking UI readouts, terminals, labeling, and mid-century/early-digital modernism. Its restraint and regular cadence make it feel calm and dependable, with a subtle retro-tech flavor coming from the squared-off curves and modular construction.
The design appears intended to combine the neutrality and efficiency of a functional sans with a distinctive superellipse construction that signals precision and systematization. By keeping stroke weight uniform and forms highly consistent, it aims for reliable readability and a controlled, technical texture across long strings of text and mixed alphanumerics.
Rounded-rect bowls and consistently softened joins create a distinct “soft box” silhouette that stays legible at text sizes while remaining visually characteristic in headlines. The sample text shows a uniform gray value with clear word shapes and minimal visual noise, supporting continuous reading in structured layouts.