Sans Superellipse Akfe 4 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Evanston Tavern' and 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design and 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, packaging, posters, branding, tech, industrial, clean, utilitarian, modern, space saving, systematic design, modern branding, clear signage, rounded corners, square-ish, condensed, geometric, high contrast-free.
This typeface is a condensed, geometric sans with a strong rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction across bowls and counters. Strokes appear even and consistent, with squared terminals softened by generous corner radii, producing a crisp but approachable outline. Proportions favor tall lowercase with compact widths, and round letters like o/e/c read more like rounded squares than circles. Apertures are relatively open, and the overall rhythm is tight and orderly, with straightforward, minimal shapes in both uppercase and lowercase.
It works well where compact width and strong clarity are needed: UI/UX labels, navigation or wayfinding systems, product packaging, and contemporary posters. The squared, rounded forms also suit tech or industrial branding, especially in headlines and short blocks of text where its distinctive geometry can lead.
The overall tone feels modern and technical, with an industrial, engineered look reminiscent of labeling, interfaces, and equipment graphics. Rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, but the narrow proportions and squared geometry maintain a utilitarian, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to blend efficient, space-saving proportions with a consistent rounded-rect geometry, creating a distinctive sans that remains clean and readable. Its construction suggests a focus on systematic shapes that reproduce reliably across signage, screens, and modern graphic layouts.
Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with a squared-off 0 and similarly boxy 8/9 forms that align well with the uppercase. Diacritics and punctuation aren’t shown here, but the visible set is visually consistent in corner treatment and stroke logic.