Sans Superellipse Apfa 8 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, code display, data tables, terminals, signage, tech, minimal, systematic, futuristic, clinical, grid fit, interface clarity, tech aesthetic, system consistency, square-rounded, geometric, modular, boxy, open apertures.
A geometric, square-rounded sans built from consistent strokes and a modular rhythm. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and corners, giving letters a superellipse feel rather than true circles. Proportions are disciplined and evenly paced, with generous internal counters and straightforward joins. Round characters like O/Q read as softly squared, while diagonals in A/V/W/X stay crisp and clean; terminals are mostly blunt with subtle rounding that keeps the texture smooth.
Well suited to interface copy where alignment and predictable spacing matter, such as UI labels, menus, and dashboard readouts. The sturdy, square-rounded shapes also fit wayfinding, equipment labeling, and technical diagrams, and can add a clean retro-digital voice to headings or brand accents that want a controlled, engineered look.
The overall tone is technical and contemporary, with a utilitarian, engineered calm. Its squared curves and regular spacing evoke digital interfaces, labeling systems, and retro-future hardware aesthetics more than editorial warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectangle, device-like geometry into a practical text face, prioritizing consistency, clarity, and grid compatibility. It aims for a modern techno sensibility while keeping letterforms simple enough for repeated, small-scale use.
Key shapes reinforce the modular concept: the uppercase I carries horizontal bars, the J has a firm hook, and the Q uses a short, angled tail that stays contained. Numerals follow the same square-rounded logic, with a simple, legible 0 and compact, angular 2–7 forms. In text, the consistent cadence produces a tidy, grid-friendly color that remains readable while feeling intentionally stylized.