Sans Superellipse Afred 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, terminal, tables, forms, technical, utilitarian, clean, modern, calm, clarity, alignment, ui utility, modernization, rounded, geometric, boxy, open counters, even rhythm.
This is a monospaced sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction and very even stroke weight. Curves resolve into soft corners and superellipse-like bowls, while straight strokes stay crisp and vertical/horizontal, producing a tidy grid-fit texture. Counters are open and simple, terminals are mostly squared-off with subtle rounding, and diagonals (such as in A, V, W, X) feel restrained and engineered rather than calligraphic. The lowercase shows straightforward, single-storey forms where applicable, with clear punctuation-like dots and consistent spacing that reinforces a steady, mechanical cadence.
It suits code editors, terminal interfaces, and any setting where alignment matters—tables, data readouts, configuration screens, and form-like UI labels. It can also work for concise technical documentation headings or captions where a steady, evenly spaced rhythm improves scanning.
The overall tone is practical and contemporary, with a calm, no-nonsense voice. Its rounded geometry softens the feel just enough to avoid harshness, while the strict monospaced rhythm keeps it firmly in a technical, structured register.
The design appears intended to balance precision and friendliness: a monospaced structure for alignment and predictability, paired with rounded-rect geometry to keep the texture approachable and modern. Its simplified shapes and low-contrast strokes emphasize clarity and consistency over personality-driven details.
In paragraph sample text, the uniform character widths create a predictable color and strong vertical alignment, which reads like a coding or terminal aesthetic. Round letters (O, Q, e, o) lean toward squarish bowls, giving the design a distinctive “rounded box” signature without feeling decorative.