Sans Superellipse Akne 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
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This typeface is built from squared, superelliptical forms with consistently rounded corners and even stroke weight. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle counters rather than true circles, giving letters like C, O, and G a compact, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly flat and orthogonal, with minimal modulation and tight, controlled apertures; diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are straight and sturdy, aligning well with the font’s rectilinear rhythm. Figures follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with a distinct, inset-looking 0 and a clean, angular 7.
It suits on-screen UI labels, dashboards, and control-panel style graphics where a compact, orderly texture is desirable. The consistent geometry also works well for wayfinding, product labeling, and packaging systems that need a clean, technical look, as well as code-themed mockups and terminal-inspired designs.
The overall tone is functional and instrument-like, evoking interfaces, labeling systems, and retro-digital typography. Its rounded geometry softens the industrial structure, producing a friendly but no-nonsense voice that reads as technical and organized rather than expressive or handwritten.
The likely intention is a pragmatic, system-oriented sans that leverages rounded-rectangle construction to feel both technical and approachable. Its disciplined shapes and consistent rhythm suggest it was designed for structured layouts and interface-like applications where uniformity and quick recognition matter.
The design maintains a strong grid discipline across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, emphasizing clarity and repeatable shapes. Lowercase forms mirror the same boxy curvature and open construction, keeping texture steady in continuous text.