Sans Superellipse Haluf 13 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to '403 Mono' by 403TF and 'Neue Rational Mix' and 'Rational TW' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminal ui, technical docs, dashboards, labels, technical, utilitarian, retro, minimal, legibility, alignment, system ui, clarity, boxy, rounded, compact curves, uniform strokes, high legibility.
This typeface combines squared construction with softly rounded corners, producing superellipse-like counters and terminals. Strokes are even and steady, with a straightforward, engineered rhythm and consistent spacing typical of fixed-width designs. Round letters such as C, G, O, and Q read as rounded rectangles, while diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y are clean and firm. Numerals are sturdy and simple, with clear differentiation and a pragmatic, no-nonsense silhouette.
It is well suited to code editors, terminal interfaces, and UI components where fixed-width alignment and clear character shapes matter. It can also work effectively in technical documentation, data tables, instrumentation, and concise labeling where a compact, structured texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a hint of retro computing and industrial labeling. Its restrained geometry and uniform cadence convey clarity and order rather than expressiveness, making it feel dependable and functional.
The design appears intended to provide a highly legible, fixed-width sans for practical reading and alignment tasks, while offering a distinctive squared-yet-rounded voice. It aims to balance clarity with a recognizable geometric personality that evokes system and engineering contexts.
The squarish curves give text a distinctive pixel-adjacent flavor without appearing actually pixelated. Dots and punctuation appear robust and prominent, helping small details hold their own in dense lines of text.