Sans Superellipse Afret 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminal, data tables, forms, captions, technical, minimal, modern, utilitarian, clean, clarity, alignment, system ui, neutrality, legibility, squared-round, geometric, even rhythm, open apertures, uniform stroke.
This typeface uses a geometric, squared-round skeleton where curves resolve into softened, superellipse-like corners rather than true circles. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, producing a steady color and a highly consistent rhythm across lines. The proportions are generous horizontally, with large counters and open apertures that keep forms clear even at smaller sizes. Terminals are clean and unembellished, and the overall drawing favors simple, engineered shapes over calligraphic nuance.
It’s well-suited to environments where alignment and predictable spacing matter, such as code-oriented interfaces, terminal-style readouts, and tabular or form-heavy layouts. The open shapes and even stroke weight also make it a solid option for captions, labels, and dense UI text where clarity and steady rhythm are priorities.
The overall tone is technical and matter-of-fact, with a quiet modernity that feels designed for systems and tooling rather than expressive branding. Its squared-round geometry adds a subtle friendliness without becoming playful, maintaining a disciplined, functional voice.
The design appears intended to provide a clear, uniform, system-ready sans with a distinctive squared-round geometry, balancing strict regularity with softened corners for comfortable on-screen reading.
Rounded-rectangle construction is especially apparent in the bowls and curves, giving letters a distinctive soft-cornered silhouette. Numerals and punctuation follow the same restrained geometry, supporting consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.