Sans Superellipse Abmak 20 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Allotrope' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, wayfinding, branding, packaging, editorial, neutral, modern, clean, friendly, utilitarian, clarity, approachability, modernity, versatility, rounded, geometric, soft corners, even rhythm, open counters.
This typeface is a clean sans with gently rounded, superellipse-like curves that give bowls and counters a soft rectangularness rather than pure circles. Strokes are largely even with crisp terminals, producing a steady rhythm and consistent color across text. Proportions feel contemporary and efficient, with compact apertures and sturdy verticals that keep forms clear at a range of sizes. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and curvature, maintaining the same rounded geometry and straightforward construction.
Well-suited to interface typography, product labeling, and information design where a clean, modern sans is needed without feeling cold. It can also support contemporary branding systems and editorial layouts, especially for headings and short-to-medium passages that benefit from even texture and rounded geometry.
The overall tone is modern and neutral with a subtle friendliness from the rounded shapes. It reads as practical and dependable rather than expressive, projecting a calm, matter-of-fact voice suited to everyday communication.
The design appears intended to provide a straightforward, highly usable sans with softened geometry—combining the efficiency of a modern grotesk-like structure with superellipse-inspired rounding for a more approachable presence.
Round forms (C, O, Q, 0, 8, 9) show a distinctly squared-off rounding, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) stay sharp and energetic, creating a balanced mix of softness and precision. The lowercase has a notably contemporary feel, with simple, single-storey shapes and minimal ornamentation that emphasize clarity.