Sans Superellipse Adkes 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, headlines, branding, packaging, techy, futuristic, clean, mechanical, confident, modernization, interface clarity, geometric cohesion, tech branding, squared, rounded, modular, geometric, monoline.
A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like forms, with squared counters and consistently softened corners. Strokes are near-monoline with crisp terminals and a slightly modular construction that favors straight stems and flat joins over calligraphic curves. Uppercase forms are broad and stable; round letters like O and D read as squarish with generous radii, while diagonals in A, V, W, and Y stay sharp and angular. The lowercase keeps a compact, engineered feel with simple bowls and short, functional arms; numerals follow the same squared, rounded-corner logic for a cohesive texture.
This face suits UI and product contexts where a contemporary, system-like clarity is desirable, such as dashboards, device labeling, and wayfinding. Its broad, squared rounds and clean rhythm also make it effective for short headlines, logos, and packaging that want a sleek, modern impression.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, projecting a tech-forward, industrial character. Its rounded corners temper the rigidity, giving it a friendly-but-controlled voice that still feels precise and engineered.
The design appears intended to merge geometric simplicity with softened corners, creating a modern sans that feels both technical and approachable. By standardizing curves into superelliptical shapes and keeping stroke behavior consistent, it aims for a cohesive, contemporary texture across letters and numerals.
Spacing appears open and even, supporting clear word shapes in running text. Distinctive superelliptical geometry is especially evident in closed forms (O, Q, 0, 8, 9), which read more like rounded squares than circles, reinforcing a contemporary interface aesthetic.