Sans Superellipse Abley 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, branding, product design, headlines, modern, clean, friendly, neutral, utilitarian, legibility, neutrality, approachability, system design, clarity, rounded, open apertures, soft corners, monoline, even rhythm.
A clean, rounded sans with broadly proportioned letterforms and smooth, superellipse-like curves. Strokes are largely monoline with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and straightforward, producing an even, steady texture in text. Counters are generous and open, with notably rounded bowls in letters like O, C, and G, and a tidy, readable lowercase built around a simple single-storey a and a compact, single-storey g. Numerals follow the same rounded, contemporary construction, keeping forms clear and consistent alongside the letters.
It suits interface typography, product and packaging systems, and general-purpose editorial or corporate design where a calm, modern sans is needed. The wide, open shapes also make it effective for short headlines, signage, and on-screen labels where quick recognition and a friendly tone are desirable.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing neutrality with a soft, friendly edge from its rounded geometry. It feels practical and unfussy, aiming for clarity rather than personality-driven quirks.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, all-purpose sans that prioritizes legibility and consistency, using rounded, superellipse-driven construction to soften the voice without sacrificing clarity in running text.
Round characters carry a slightly squarish, softened-rectangle feel rather than purely circular construction, giving the font a contemporary, UI-leaning presence. Spacing appears comfortable and the shapes remain distinct at text sizes, with clear differentiation between similar forms (such as O/0 and I/l) through proportion and detailing.