Sans Superellipse Afnon 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, tables, terminals, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, clean, modern, systematic, clarity, uniformity, interface use, technical readability, rounded, boxy, geometric, crisp, minimal.
A geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistent stroke endings, giving letters a clean, engineered feel. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, and horizontals/verticals dominate with only modest diagonal emphasis. Spacing is uniform and regular, producing an even texture across lines. Lowercase forms are straightforward and open, with simple, circular dots and plain terminals; figures follow the same restrained, geometric logic.
Well suited to settings that benefit from strict rhythm and alignment, such as code samples, terminal-style interfaces, tables, forms, and compact UI labeling. The steady spacing and clear, geometric shapes also fit technical documentation, diagrams, and data-heavy layouts where consistency is prioritized over expressive typography.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, tool-like character. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable while still reading as technical and systematic.
Likely designed to provide a dependable, screen-friendly workhorse with a subtly distinctive rounded-rect geometry. The emphasis appears to be on uniformity, clarity, and a modern technical voice that remains visually calm in continuous reading.
The design shows a strong superellipse influence in rounded letters (notably O/C/e), creating a distinctive squarish roundness compared to purely circular grotesks. The ampersand is simple and functional, matching the font’s minimal, workmanlike rhythm.