Sans Superellipse Abkal 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clio', 'Clio Condensed', and 'Clio XS' by LeType; 'Core Sans M' by S-Core; and 'AM Sans One' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, signage, headlines, packaging, brand marks, modern, friendly, utilitarian, clean, confident, clarity, approachability, modernity, impact, systematic geometry, rounded, soft corners, compact, even rhythm, high legibility.
A heavy, monolinear sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are broad and stable, with relatively closed apertures on forms like C, S, and e, giving a compact, dense color on the page. Strokes maintain consistent thickness with minimal modulation; terminals are blunt and squared-off with gentle rounding rather than sharp cuts. Counters in O, P, and R are generous and squarish, and the overall rhythm feels steady and engineered, with a slightly condensed impression in several uppercase forms.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at larger sizes where its dense weight and compact apertures read crisply—interface labels, navigation, badges, posters, and retail or wayfinding signage. The rounded construction also makes it a strong fit for packaging, consumer products, and logo wordmarks that want a modern but approachable feel.
The tone is contemporary and approachable: sturdy enough to feel authoritative, but softened by rounded geometry that reads friendly rather than severe. It suggests a practical, product-oriented voice—clear, direct, and designed to stay readable under emphasis.
Likely designed to deliver a robust, contemporary sans voice built from rounded-rectangular geometry, balancing clarity and warmth. The consistent stroke weight and compact shapes appear optimized for strong presence in display and UI contexts without looking harsh.
Numerals are straightforward and robust, matching the same rounded, monoline logic; the 0 is an oval/superellipse and the 1 is a simple vertical with a minimal head. Lowercase shows single-storey a and g, reinforcing an informal, modern texture that pairs well with the font’s compact spacing and strong weight.