Sans Superellipse Orbik 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Brinova' by Digitype Studio, 'Poynter Gothic' by Font Bureau, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, condensed, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, modern, space saving, high impact, modern utility, strong branding, blocky, geometric, compact, square-rounded.
A compact, heavy sans with tight proportions and a distinctly squared, rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are consistently thick with only subtle modulation, producing sturdy counters and a strong vertical rhythm. Curves on letters like C, O, S, and U feel superelliptical—more squared than circular—while joins and terminals stay blunt and direct. The lowercase is built with simple, robust forms (single-storey a and g) and short, firm shoulders, maintaining an even texture across words and numbers.
This font performs best where space is tight but impact is needed—headlines, subheads, posters, and attention-grabbing UI labels. Its dense, uniform texture also suits signage, packaging, and bold branding applications where a sturdy, geometric tone is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, poster-like presence. Its compressed silhouette and blocky curves give it a confident, workmanlike voice that reads as modern and functional rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual strength in a compact width, using squared-round geometry to keep forms clean and contemporary while preserving clear, high-contrast silhouettes at display sizes.
Letterforms favor straight sides and flattened arcs, creating a slightly “stencil-free signage” feel without decorative features. Numerals are similarly sturdy and compact, matching the typeface’s dense color and strong baseline presence.