Sans Superellipse Afman 18 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, product design, signage, editorial, clean, modern, neutral, techy, friendly, legibility, neutrality, modernization, system use, monoline, open apertures, rounded corners, geometric, crisp terminals.
This sans serif presents monoline strokes with rounded-rectangle curves that give bowls and counters a gently squared, superellipse feel. Forms are clean and steady, with open apertures and uncomplicated construction that keeps letters highly legible. Terminals are crisp and mostly straight, while round letters like O/C/S show a controlled, slightly squared curvature rather than a perfect circle. Numerals follow the same geometry, with clear, simple shapes and consistent stroke rhythm.
It works well for UI and app typography, dashboards, and product surfaces where clarity at a range of sizes matters. The controlled geometry also suits straightforward branding, editorial layouts, and wayfinding/signage that benefit from a clean, contemporary voice.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, combining a technical cleanliness with a mild friendliness from the rounded geometry. It feels unobtrusive and practical, suited to interfaces and contemporary branding where neutrality and clarity are preferred.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly legible, contemporary sans with a subtle superellipse geometry—balancing strict construction with softened curves to feel modern, approachable, and efficient across practical text settings.
Capitals read evenly with a stable baseline and restrained proportions, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workhorse rhythm. The font’s rounded-rectangle curvature is most apparent in bowls (b, p, d, 0, 8) and in the softer corners of curved letters, creating a distinctive geometric signature without becoming decorative.