Sans Superellipse Akju 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, product branding, signage, packaging, dashboards, modern, technical, friendly, clean, systematic, clarity, ui utility, modern geometry, distinct silhouette, rounded corners, squared bowls, geometric, crisp terminals, open apertures.
This sans uses a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction, with squared bowls softened by consistent corner radii. Strokes appear evenly weighted, with clean, mostly horizontal/vertical joins and minimal contrast. Counters are roomy and apertures are relatively open, helping the letters stay legible even where forms become boxier (notably in C, G, O/Q, and the lowercase o). Terminals are crisp and straightforward, producing a steady, engineered rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
It should perform well in interface and product contexts—navigation, settings, buttons, and short labels—where compact, structured letterforms stay clear. The strong, consistent geometry also suits tech-forward branding, wayfinding, and packaging that benefits from a clean, contemporary sans with recognizable rounded-square character.
The overall tone feels contemporary and functional, with a subtle friendliness from the rounded corners. Its geometry reads mildly “tech” and interface-oriented rather than editorial, giving it a confident, no-nonsense voice without feeling cold.
The design appears intended to blend neutrality with a distinctive superelliptical skeleton, creating a practical sans that stands out through shape language rather than ornament. It aims for clarity and consistency across mixed-case text and numerals while maintaining a modern, engineered feel.
Distinctive superelliptical curves show up strongly in rounded letters and numerals, giving them a slightly squared silhouette compared to purely circular grotesks. The numerals share the same softened-rectangle logic, and the punctuation and dots read compact and neat, reinforcing a UI-ready, utilitarian texture in running text.