Sans Superellipse Arkiv 12 is a very light, wide, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, tech branding, headlines, posters, wayfinding, futuristic, technical, minimal, sleek, retro-tech, modernization, tech aesthetic, streamlined readability, motion/pace, rounded corners, geometric, clean, precise, airy.
This typeface uses a thin, even stroke and an overall right-leaning construction. Letterforms are built from straight segments and softly rounded corners, producing superellipse-like counters in shapes such as O, Q, and D. Curves tend to resolve into flattened arcs rather than perfect circles, and terminals are clean with little to no flare. The rhythm is open and spacious, with simplified geometry in diagonals (K, V, W, X) and compact, squared bowls in B, P, and R; figures follow the same rounded-rectangle logic with open, linear detailing.
It suits short-to-medium display settings where a sleek, technical voice is desired—such as product branding in tech, interface labels, dashboards, packaging, and futuristic or motorsport-adjacent graphics. The thin stroke and open spacing can work well in large sizes for headlines and posters, and in clean UI titling where a distinctive geometric slant is beneficial.
The overall tone feels modern and engineered, with a calm, streamlined presence. The rounded-rectangle geometry and consistent stroke lend a futuristic, interface-like character, while the slanted stance adds motion and a lightly sporty feel. Its restraint and regularity read as minimal and technical rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectangular, industrial geometry into a lightweight, fast-feeling sans with consistent strokes and simplified forms. By keeping curves squared and terminals crisp, it aims for a contemporary, digital aesthetic that remains readable while emphasizing precision and speed.
Round letters stay more squarish than circular, which keeps word shapes crisp and grid-friendly. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a) and simple constructions that favor clarity over calligraphic nuance; punctuation and diacritics are not shown in the samples.