Sans Superellipse Alkar 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, headlines, branding, packaging, tech, futuristic, clean, precise, minimal, modernize, systemize, streamline, humanize tech, rounded corners, monoline, geometric, rectilinear, soft square.
A monoline geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms, with squared-off counters softened by consistent corner radii. Strokes stay even and crisp, and terminals are predominantly flat, giving the letterforms a rectilinear, engineered feel. Curves are restrained and boxy rather than circular, producing compact, modular shapes (notably in O/C/G and the numerals) with a steady rhythm and open interior space for clarity.
It suits UI labels, dashboards, and wayfinding where a clean, contemporary voice is needed and shapes must remain distinct at small to medium sizes. The geometric presence also works well for headlines, tech-oriented branding, product marks, and packaging systems that benefit from a modular, engineered look.
The overall tone reads modern and technical, with a calm, controlled “interface” character. Rounded corners keep it approachable, while the squared geometry and even stroke weight communicate precision and a slightly futuristic, digital mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, system-like sans with softened geometry—combining the efficiency of squared forms with rounded corners for readability and friendliness. Its consistent construction suggests a focus on clear, repeatable shapes that hold up in interface and display contexts.
Caps and lowercase share a unified rounded-rect geometry, and the numerals echo the same soft-square construction for a cohesive set. The design’s consistent corner treatment and straight-sided bowls create strong alignment and a grid-friendly texture in running text.