Sans Superellipse Afkef 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, apps, branding, packaging, posters, friendly, playful, casual, modern, approachability, modernity, simplicity, readability, rounded, monoline, soft corners, narrow caps, open apertures.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly squared curves and superellipse-like bowls. Strokes keep an even weight with gently rounded terminals, producing a smooth, continuous rhythm. Capitals are tall and relatively narrow, while lowercase forms stay open and readable, with single-story “a” and “g” and a short, simple “r.” Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with a softly cornered “0” and straightforward, lightly curved “2” and “3.”
Well-suited for interface labels, app UI, and general-purpose digital typography where a friendly voice is desired. It can also work in branding, packaging, and editorial headlines for products or services that benefit from a soft, approachable look, while remaining readable in short-to-medium text blocks.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, with a lighthearted, slightly quirky character coming from the soft corners and simplified construction. It feels contemporary rather than retro, balancing friendliness with enough restraint to stay functional in everyday design.
The design appears intended to combine modern sans simplicity with rounded, superellipse-inspired shapes for a more personable, accessible feel. Its consistent monoline structure and open forms suggest an emphasis on clarity and smooth texture in both display snippets and text setting.
Counters are generously open and corners are consistently softened across letters and figures, helping maintain clarity in text. The design leans on vertical, tidy proportions, and the rounded-square geometry gives it a distinctive, cohesive texture in paragraphs.