Sans Superellipse Askel 21 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A monoline sans with superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and softly squared terminals, giving letters a gently geometric, “drawn with a rounded pen” feel. Strokes are consistently thin with smooth joins and minimal modulation. Counters are generous and apertures are open, especially in forms like C, S, e, and c, producing a light, breathable rhythm. The uppercase is simple and geometric (notably the rounded-shoulder M and W), while the lowercase combines single-storey a and g with straightforward, uncluttered structures. Numerals follow the same soft-rectilinear logic, with clean, open shapes and even spacing.
Well-suited to interface typography, captions, and product copy where a clean, modern voice is needed without looking cold. The airy strokes and open forms also work for contemporary branding and minimalist editorial layouts, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded-rectangle geometry becomes a distinctive feature.
The overall tone is modern and calm, with a friendly softness that comes from the rounded corners and superellipse-like bowls. It reads as understated and precise rather than expressive, making it feel contemporary, approachable, and quietly technical.
The font appears designed to blend geometric clarity with softer, more human-friendly rounding. Its consistent superelliptical shapes and restrained detailing suggest an intention to deliver a contemporary, system-like cleanliness while remaining approachable in tone.
The design maintains a consistent “soft-square” curvature across bowls and corners, which helps it look cohesive in mixed-case text. Many terminals end with rounded caps, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay slender and crisp, balancing the otherwise rounded construction.