Sans Superellipse Afnot 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminals, data tables, dashboards, captions, technical, clean, retro, utilitarian, friendly, clarity, consistency, ui utility, screen readability, softened technicality, rounded, open forms, geometric, soft corners, even rhythm.
A clean monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are even and unmodulated, with generous internal counters and open apertures that keep forms clear at small sizes. The overall rhythm is steady and grid-like, with compact terminals and consistently rounded corners across straight and curved strokes. Numerals and capitals share the same restrained geometry, giving the design a cohesive, systematic feel.
Well suited to interfaces where alignment and consistent spacing matter, such as code editors, terminal-style UI, dashboards, and tabular readouts. The open counters and calm rhythm also make it a practical choice for captions, labels, and documentation where clarity is prioritized over personality.
The tone is straightforward and technical, with a mild retro computer/terminal flavor softened by rounded edges. It feels functional and dependable rather than expressive, while the softened geometry adds approachability and reduces harshness in dense text.
The design appears intended to deliver a neutral, highly legible workhorse face with a modern rounded-geometry twist. Its systematic shapes and uniform stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on consistency and clarity in structured layouts and screen-forward typography.
Round characters (like O/0) read as superelliptical—more like rounded squares than perfect circles—reinforcing a constructed, engineered aesthetic. Lowercase forms remain simple and uncluttered, with clear dot shapes and minimal detailing that supports consistent texture in running text.