Sans Superellipse Dumas 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui text, dashboards, terminals, tables, technical, utilitarian, clean, modern, systemic, legibility, alignment, ui utility, technical clarity, neutrality, rounded corners, boxy rounds, square counters, neutral, sturdy.
A monolinear sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Strokes are even and blunt-ended, with consistently softened corners and minimal modulation, producing stable, dark shapes at text sizes. Proportions feel generous and open, with a large x-height and compact ascenders/descenders that keep lowercase dense and efficient. The overall rhythm is orderly and mechanical, reinforced by uniform character widths and straightforward, unornamented forms.
Well suited to contexts that benefit from strict alignment and predictable spacing, such as coding environments, terminal output, tables, and data-heavy interfaces. It also works for compact UI labels and settings screens where a steady texture and sturdy letterforms help maintain legibility across sizes.
The design reads as pragmatic and technical, with a calm, no-nonsense tone typical of UI and device typography. Its rounded corners soften the otherwise industrial geometry, adding approachability without turning playful. Overall it feels contemporary, functional, and optimized for clarity over personality.
The font appears intended as a practical, screen-forward sans that prioritizes consistency, spacing discipline, and clear differentiation in continuous text. Its superelliptical rounding suggests a goal of making a technical, monospaced voice feel more contemporary and friendly while remaining highly functional.
Round letters like O/C/G and numerals show squared-off interior counters and subtly flattened curves, creating a distinctive “rounded box” silhouette. Punctuation and simple shapes (like the i dot and numeral forms) appear deliberately plain and consistent, supporting an even texture in continuous reading.