Sans Superellipse Ablut 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kardinal' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Engrez' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Camingo Dos Office' by Jan Fromm, 'Cachet' by Monotype, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, presentations, neutral, modern, pragmatic, clean, friendly, legibility, versatility, modernity, soft geometry, clarity, rounded terminals, soft corners, open apertures, even rhythm, geometric.
A clean sans with a superellipse-driven construction: curves read as rounded-rectangle arcs and corners are softened rather than fully circular. Strokes are even and steady, with minimal modulation and a straightforward upright stance. The uppercase is compact and structured, while the lowercase shows generous counters and simple, utilitarian joins; overall spacing and rhythm feel orderly and consistent. Numerals match the text color with similarly rounded geometry and clear, legible silhouettes.
Works well for interface and product typography, where consistent stroke color and open forms support quick scanning. The even, modern texture also suits branding systems, wayfinding, and editorial subheads or short-to-medium reading blocks, especially when a clean look with gentle warmth is desired.
The tone is neutral and contemporary, with a mild friendliness coming from the softened corners and smooth curves. It feels pragmatic and unobtrusive, aiming for clarity over personality while still avoiding a harsh, technical edge.
Designed to deliver a contemporary, highly legible sans that balances geometric order with softened superelliptical curves. The intent appears to be a versatile workhorse with a distinctive yet restrained shape language that stays readable across sizes and contexts.
Round letters like O/C/G and the bowls in B/P/R emphasize the squared-off, superelliptical curvature, giving the face a distinctive “soft-rectangular” skeleton. Diacritics and punctuation in the sample maintain the same blunt, rounded finishing, reinforcing a cohesive, controlled texture in paragraphs.