Sans Superellipse Afker 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicomedia' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, wayfinding, dashboards, packaging, modern, clean, friendly, technical, minimal, modern utility, softened geometry, clarity, system design, rounded corners, soft geometry, monoline, open apertures, squared rounds.
This typeface is a geometric sans built from softened rectangular curves, with round forms that read as rounded squares rather than perfect circles. Strokes are consistently monoline, with smooth joins and gently eased terminals that keep corners from feeling sharp. Counters are roomy and apertures are open, helping letters stay clear even with the font’s compact, engineered geometry. The proportions feel measured and systematic, with a steady rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and a slightly “device UI” flavor in the way curves transition into straights.
It suits user interfaces, product labeling, dashboards, and other information-forward layouts where a crisp, modern sans with softened geometry improves comfort and legibility. The clear numerals and systematic shapes also make it a good fit for wayfinding, technical documentation, and contemporary branding systems.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, blending a tech-forward precision with a soft, friendly edge. It feels functional and organized rather than expressive, projecting clarity, neutrality, and a subtle futuristic calm.
The design appears intended to provide a neutral, modern workhorse sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle skeleton—combining the efficiency of geometric construction with softened corners for a more human, approachable feel in continuous reading and interface contexts.
Distinctive superellipse-like construction shows up throughout: rounded-rectangle bowls, squared-off curves, and consistent corner radii that unify the alphabet. Numerals match the same geometry, and punctuation/dots appear clean and uncomplicated, reinforcing an interface-ready, signage-friendly character.