Sans Superellipse Ablos 11 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'ATC Harris' by Avondale Type Co. and 'Helvetica Monospaced' and 'Helvetica Monospaced Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, terminals, data tables, captions, technical, utilitarian, modern, neutral, systematic, legibility, interface use, grid alignment, clarity, neutral tone, rounded, squareish, geometric, clean, crisp.
A compact, monoline sans with consistently rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves and squared-off terminals. Strokes maintain an even thickness with tight, controlled joins, giving round letters a subtly boxy silhouette. Counters are open and simple, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with clear separation between straight stems and softened corners. Numerals and punctuation follow the same restrained, engineered logic, emphasizing clarity over decoration.
Well-suited to coding environments, terminal-style interfaces, and any context where stable spacing and predictable letterforms support scanning. It also fits UI labels, settings screens, tables, and small blocks of instructional text where a clean, engineered aesthetic is desirable.
The tone is pragmatic and technical, with a contemporary, no-nonsense feel. Its rounded corners soften the otherwise mechanical geometry, creating a friendly but still highly functional voice.
Likely intended as a highly legible, grid-aligned workhorse for screen and interface use, balancing a strict geometric framework with rounded corners to reduce visual severity and improve comfort in continuous reading.
The design reads as purpose-built for alignment and repeatability: shapes look measured, with minimal modulation and little stylistic flourish. The rounded corners are consistent across the set, helping long passages feel less harsh than fully squared forms while keeping a distinctly structured, rectangular character.