Sans Superellipse Orbay 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Motorway' by K-Type, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, authoritative, modern, impact, space saving, clarity, robustness, compact, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures, uniform strokes.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with uniform stroke weight and a distinctly squared-under-round construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, giving counters a superelliptical feel and keeping joins sturdy and blunt. Terminals are clean and straight, with minimal modulation and generally closed apertures that reinforce a dense, economical texture. Proportions are tall and condensed, with tight internal space and a consistent rhythm that reads as controlled and engineered.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a compact, sturdy word shape is an advantage. It also works well for labels and UI/wayfinding moments that need firm presence in limited horizontal space, provided sizes are large enough to keep the tight apertures from filling in.
The overall tone is functional and assertive, with an industrial straightforwardness. Its compact massing and squared curves communicate efficiency and durability rather than friendliness or elegance, lending a no-nonsense, technical voice to headlines and labels.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and space efficiency through condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle geometry. By keeping stroke weight even and details minimal, it aims for a robust, reproducible look that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
The lowercase shows simple, workmanlike shapes with limited calligraphic influence, and the numerals follow the same squared-round logic for a cohesive, signage-like system. The heaviness and condensed width create strong vertical emphasis and a tight line color that becomes especially prominent in longer text settings.