Sans Superellipse Afbem 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product design, wayfinding, brand systems, editorial, neutral, modern, clean, friendly, utilitarian, clarity, versatility, approachability, neutral branding, functional readability, rounded, open apertures, humanist, soft corners, even rhythm.
A clean sans with subtly rounded geometry and softly squared curves, giving many counters a superellipse-like feel rather than perfect circles. Strokes remain even and steady, with simple terminals and minimal modulation. Proportions are balanced with a straightforward, legible structure; bowls and stems feel calm and consistent, while diagonals (like in A, V, W, X) keep crisp angles without sharp brittleness. Lowercase forms read clearly with open apertures and uncomplicated joins, producing a smooth text color in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to interface typography, product UI, and general-purpose communication where a clean, contemporary sans is needed. Its rounded geometry also works nicely for brand systems, packaging, and signage that benefit from a friendly but restrained tone, and it holds up in editorial paragraphs at larger sizes shown in the sample.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, with a gentle friendliness coming from the rounded shaping. It feels practical and contemporary rather than expressive, aiming for clarity and an approachable, everyday voice.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, versatile sans that prioritizes legibility and consistency while softening the feel through rounded, superellipse-like forms. It aims to be broadly useful across text and display contexts without drawing attention to stylistic quirks.
The numerals match the same restrained, rounded construction as the letters and sit comfortably alongside text. In the sample paragraph, spacing and letterfit create an even, readable rhythm, with shapes remaining distinct at larger display sizes.