Sans Superellipse Afnul 1 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal, ui, tables, data, technical, utilitarian, clean, contemporary, neutral, clarity, alignment, systematic, modernity, utility, geometric, rounded, squared, crisp, minimal.
This is a monospaced sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction and clean, consistent stroke logic. Curves are smooth and controlled, with circular forms (like O and o) reading as softly squared superellipses rather than true circles. Terminals are crisp and largely straight-cut, with a steady rhythm from evenly sized counters and uniform character widths; joins and diagonals stay simple and uncluttered. Figures follow the same squared-round geometry, with open, legible shapes and minimal ornamentation.
It works well anywhere fixed-width alignment and quick scanning matter, such as code editors, terminals, logs, and configuration text. The clear, regular spacing also suits tables, dashboards, forms, and compact UI labeling where a disciplined, grid-friendly texture is helpful.
The overall tone is practical and systematic, leaning toward a modern, engineered feel. Its restrained shapes and even cadence suggest reliability and clarity rather than expressiveness, giving it a calm, no-nonsense voice suited to functional communication.
The font appears designed to provide a highly consistent, monospaced reading experience with a contemporary geometric flavor. Its superelliptical round forms and straightforward terminals suggest an intention to combine technical practicality with a distinctive, modern silhouette that remains calm in continuous text.
Round letters maintain a gently squared silhouette, creating a distinctive “soft boxy” texture in paragraphs. The design balances sharp horizontals/verticals with rounded corners, producing a tidy grid-aligned appearance that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.