Sans Superellipse Aller 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, signage, packaging, tech, futuristic, minimal, clean, modular, modernize, systematize, digitize, clarify, brandify, rounded, squared, geometric, monoline, open.
This typeface is built from monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) curves, producing a squared-yet-soft silhouette across bowls and counters. Corners are consistently radiused, terminals are mostly flat, and curves resolve into straight segments with a controlled, engineered feel. Proportions are geometric with roomy internal spaces and clear stroke joins; diagonals (as in K, V, W, X) are clean and sharp, while rounded letters like O and Q keep a squarish, softened outline. The lowercase follows the same construction, with single-storey forms and compact ascenders/descenders that keep the texture even in running text.
It suits interface typography, dashboards, and product surfaces where a modern, engineered tone is desirable. The sturdy, rounded-square construction also works well for tech branding, short headlines, and signage that benefits from high shape distinctiveness. It is particularly effective when set with generous tracking or in large sizes where the geometric detailing is most apparent.
The overall tone reads contemporary and technical, with a subtle sci‑fi or UI aesthetic driven by its rounded-square geometry. It feels orderly and systematized rather than expressive, projecting precision, cleanliness, and a modern digital character.
The font appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a friendly, contemporary sans with a distinctly technical voice. By standardizing stroke weight and corner behavior, it aims for consistent texture and strong recognizability across letters and numerals, balancing a futuristic look with practical legibility.
The design maintains strong consistency in corner radius and stroke weight, which helps the alphabet feel unified despite the mix of straight and curved structures. Several forms emphasize openness—especially in C, G, and S—supporting clarity at display sizes while preserving the font’s modular rhythm.