Sans Superellipse Aplo 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui design, app interfaces, tech branding, wayfinding, data display, futuristic, technical, clean, geometric, minimal, systematic geometry, modernization, clarity, tech aesthetic, brand distinctiveness, rounded corners, monolinear, squared-round, modular, open counters.
A monolinear sans with a squared-round construction: straight stems and arms meet in softened, superellipse-like corners, giving curves a rounded-rectangle feel rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are clean and mostly horizontal/vertical, with occasional angled joins and clipped corners that keep the silhouette crisp. Round letters such as O/Q and C/G read as rounded boxes, while forms like S and 2 are drawn with segmented, gently bent strokes that emphasize a modular rhythm. Counters are generally open and even, and the overall spacing feels orderly and engineered, supporting consistent texture in text.
Well suited to interface typography, dashboards, and product ecosystems where a clean, constructed voice is desirable. It can also work for headlines, short paragraphs, and signage where the rounded-square forms contribute to a modern, technical identity.
The overall tone is contemporary and tech-forward, with a restrained, utilitarian personality. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly softness without losing a precise, instrument-panel clarity, making it feel modern, efficient, and slightly sci‑fi.
The design appears intended to merge geometric efficiency with approachable rounding, using a consistent superellipse-based logic across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Its goal reads as a contemporary workhorse with a distinctive, systemized silhouette that remains legible while signaling a technological aesthetic.
Distinctive shapes include an angular, V-notched W, a sharp, symmetrical Y, and a Q with a straight downward tail, all reinforcing the constructed aesthetic. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, with a squared 0 and an open, linear 1 that maintains the minimalist system.