Sans Superellipse Onnek 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Government Issue JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Frio' by Lamatas un Slazdi, 'Myers Sans' by T-26, and 'Eurostile' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, wayfinding, signage, product labeling, tech, industrial, futuristic, utility, geometric, systematic, modular, contemporary, technical, functional, squared, rounded corners, monoline, compact apertures, boxy curves.
A geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls and consistently squared terminals. Strokes are monolinear and crisp, with corners softened into uniform radii rather than circular curves. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, and many forms (C/G/O/Q/0/8) read as soft boxes, giving the typeface a structured, engineered rhythm. Diagonals are clean and straight, joins are sturdy, and the overall spacing feels even and controlled in text.
This font suits interface typography, dashboards, and product/UI labeling where a clean, engineered look is desired. Its boxy-rounded geometry also works well for signage, wayfinding, and short technical headlines that benefit from consistent, modular letterforms. In branding, it can communicate modernity and precision, especially in tech, tools, and industrial-adjacent contexts.
The overall tone is modern and technical, with a subtly futuristic, machine-made character. Its rounded-square geometry feels industrial and utilitarian while staying approachable due to the softened corners. The style suggests digital interfaces, hardware labeling, and contemporary systems design rather than editorial or calligraphic expression.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectangular construction into a practical text-ready sans, maintaining strict consistency in corner radius and stroke behavior across letters and figures. It prioritizes a system-like visual logic, aiming for clarity and cohesion in alphanumeric-heavy settings such as UI and signage.
Distinctive features include squared-off curves in both caps and lowercase, a single-storey "a" and "g", and numerals that echo the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set. The shapes favor clear silhouettes and consistent corner treatment, producing a strong grid-aligned feel in headlines and UI strings.