Sans Superellipse Abkem 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, playful, friendly, retro, techy, chunky, soft-tech, display impact, friendly branding, geometric consistency, rounded, geometric, soft corners, boxy rounds, wide joints.
This typeface uses a rounded-rectangle, superellipse-based construction with heavy, even strokes and softly squared corners. Curves are smooth and generously radiused, while terminals tend to finish with flat, squared ends, producing a sturdy, modular rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and many letters show subtly squarish bowls and apertures that keep the texture consistent across lines. The lowercase includes single-story forms and simplified joins, contributing to a compact, graphic silhouette; numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry with clear, blocky shapes.
Best suited to headlines, packaging, and brand marks where its rounded-rect forms can carry personality at larger sizes. It also works well for UI titling, signage, and short blocks of copy where a friendly, tech-adjacent tone is desired.
The overall tone feels upbeat and approachable, combining a retro digital flavor with a contemporary, friendly softness. Its chunky, rounded geometry reads as confident and informal, leaning more toward expressive display than strict utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a highly legible, characterful sans, balancing playful softness with a structured, modular build. The consistent stroke weight and squared rounding suggest an aim for strong visual presence and a cohesive, system-like feel across letters and numerals.
In text, the face maintains a strong, even color with minimal modulation, and the squarish rounding creates a distinctive “soft-tech” look. The pronounced rounding and compact shapes can make dense paragraphs feel heavy, but they give headlines and short phrases a memorable, logo-like character.