Sans Superellipse Afdin 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal ui, data tables, ui labels, technical docs, modern, utilitarian, technical, calm, orderly, clarity, alignment, modernization, ui utility, rounded corners, rectilinear, geometric, open counters, clean.
A clean monospaced sans with rounded-rectangle construction: curves resolve into soft corners and straight segments, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Strokes are even and crisp, with consistent terminal treatment and a steady horizontal rhythm typical of fixed-width fonts. Forms are generally open and uncluttered, with simple geometric joins and clear separation between similar characters across both cases and numerals.
Well-suited to code editors, terminal interfaces, and any layout where strict character alignment matters, such as tables, logs, and dashboards. It also works for compact UI labeling and technical documentation where a clean, consistent texture improves scanning.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a slightly friendly edge from the rounded corners. Its disciplined spacing and tidy geometry suggest a technical, system-like voice rather than expressive or decorative typography.
The design appears intended to bring a contemporary, rounded-rect geometry to a workhorse monospaced sans, balancing strict alignment with a slightly softened, approachable silhouette. The emphasis is on clarity, uniformity, and predictable rhythm in continuous text.
Round characters (like C, O, Q, and 0) read more like softened rectangles than circles, reinforcing the geometric theme. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, functional structure, and the numerals follow the same squared-off curvature for a cohesive texture in mixed text.