Sans Superellipse Afbon 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, app design, wayfinding, brand systems, presentations, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, techy, clarity, neutrality, system design, approachability, geometric, superelliptical, rounded, crisp, open.
A clean sans with superellipse-driven geometry: round letters lean toward rounded-rectangle bowls rather than perfect circles, and curves transition smoothly into straighter segments. Strokes are even and unmodulated, with crisp terminals and squared-off joins where appropriate. Counters are roomy and open, and the overall rhythm is orderly and spacious, aided by wide apertures in letters like C, S, and e. Lowercase forms are compact and efficient, with simple, straight-sided stems and softly rounded shoulders; numerals follow the same restrained, geometric logic.
Well-suited to interface typography, dashboards, and product design where clarity at a range of sizes matters and a modern, polished voice is desired. It also fits corporate branding, signage/wayfinding, and presentation materials that benefit from neutral readability with a subtly distinctive geometric flavor.
The tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a slightly engineered, UI-like precision with softened geometry that keeps it from feeling cold. It reads as practical and confident rather than expressive, with a quiet friendliness coming from the rounded forms and open counters.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary, highly legible sans that uses superelliptical rounding to feel modern and friendly while maintaining a disciplined, system-ready structure. It aims for broad utility—clear text rendering and consistent forms—without relying on decorative quirks.
The design shows a consistent rounded-rectangle motif across bowls and curves (notably in O/0 and rounded lowercase), giving it a distinctive “soft geometry” identity. Diacritics shown in the sample (e.g., the apostrophe) appear minimal and unobtrusive, matching the overall restraint.