Sans Superellipse Abgar 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: coding, ui labels, data tables, terminals, dashboards, technical, utilitarian, neutral, retro, clarity, alignment, system ui, technical tone, square-rounded, crisp, open, geometric, sturdy.
This typeface is built from clean, geometric strokes with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves that keep counters and bowls smooth and even. Stems and horizontals are consistent, with crisp terminals and little to no stroke modulation, creating a steady, engineered rhythm. Round letters like O/C/G read as squarish ovals, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are straight and decisive, giving the design a firm, structured texture. Numerals are plainspoken and highly legible, matching the same squared-round construction and uniform spacing.
It suits environments where alignment and scanning speed matter, such as code editors, terminal-style interfaces, dashboards, data tables, and technical documentation. The firm geometry and clear letterforms also make it a solid choice for labeling in product UI, settings screens, and system-like displays.
The overall tone feels technical and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro-computing or instrument-panel flavor. Its controlled geometry and consistent spacing project reliability and clarity rather than warmth or expressiveness.
The font appears designed to deliver predictable, grid-friendly typography with a modern geometric voice, balancing squared structure with softened curves for readability. Its consistent construction suggests an intention to remain neutral and functional while still presenting a recognizable, engineered personality.
The design’s squircle-like curves and consistent internal shaping make it visually cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures, with a distinctly orderly grid-like color in text. Rounded joins and open apertures help keep small details clear even as forms stay compact and disciplined.