Sans Superellipse Asbun 10 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, ui labels, modern, minimal, utilitarian, editorial, technical, space saving, modern clarity, geometric coherence, neutral branding, information density, condensed, monolinear, tall, clean, economical.
A tall, condensed sans with monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Curves are controlled and compact, with softened corners that keep the geometry feeling friendly rather than rigid. Counters are narrow and vertical, terminals are clean and unadorned, and the overall rhythm is even and economical with tight proportions that emphasize height. Figures and letters share the same restrained, streamlined DNA, yielding a consistent, space-saving texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where tight horizontal space is a constraint and a crisp modern voice is desired. It can also work well for UI labels, navigation, and wayfinding-style applications where a compact, vertically oriented sans helps fit more text into narrow columns or limited widths.
The font reads as modern and pragmatic, with a quiet, efficient tone suited to information-forward typography. Its condensed stance and tidy geometry suggest a contemporary, technical sensibility, while the softened rounding prevents it from feeling harsh or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, contemporary sans that maximizes information density while maintaining a clean, approachable geometric character. Its superelliptical rounding and consistent monoline construction aim for clarity and stylistic cohesion across letters and numerals.
In running text, the condensed proportions create a strong vertical cadence and a dense, headline-like color even at larger sizes. Round letters like O/C and related forms retain a squarish, superelliptical profile, reinforcing the family’s geometric coherence.