Sans Superellipse Duged 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Francker' and 'Francker Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, wayfinding, dashboards, labels, modern, clean, technical, friendly, clarity, system consistency, modern utility, ui friendliness, rounded corners, square-leaning, monoline, neo-grotesque, open apertures.
A crisp sans with monoline strokes and a square-leaning geometry softened by rounded corners. Curves tend toward rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving bowls and counters a compact, controlled feel, while terminals are clean and predominantly horizontal or vertical. Spacing reads even and measured, with open, straightforward construction in letters like C, S, and e, and a consistent, engineered rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This face is well suited to interface typography, product labeling, and informational layouts where steady rhythm and clear shapes are important. It also works for concise headlines and signage-style applications that benefit from a modern, geometric voice without sharp, aggressive edges.
The overall tone is contemporary and utilitarian, balancing a technical, UI-minded clarity with a slightly friendly warmth from the softened corners. It feels neutral and efficient rather than expressive, suited to straightforward communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical, system-like sans built from softened geometric primitives, prioritizing consistency and clarity across letters and figures. Its rounded-square structure suggests an aim to feel contemporary and digital-friendly while remaining broadly neutral for everyday typography.
Caps have a stable, geometric presence; the O and Q are squarish with rounded corners, and the Q’s tail is minimal and integrated. The lowercase keeps simple, legible shapes with single-storey a and g, and the numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic (notably 0, 6, 8, 9), maintaining a cohesive system feel.