Sans Superellipse Orkeg 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utility, condensed, direct, retro, space saving, high impact, systematic, squared curves, blunt terminals, tall caps, compact rhythm, firm texture.
A condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact, even rhythm. Strokes are heavy and consistent, with minimal modulation and mostly blunt, squared-off terminals. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a slightly boxy, superelliptical feel rather than circular forms. Apertures stay fairly tight, and the overall spacing reads economical, producing a dense, authoritative text color. Numerals match the sturdy construction, with simple, upright shapes and strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to space-conscious display uses such as posters, headlines, signage, and packaging where a strong, compact voice is needed. It can also work for short blocks of supporting text—captions, labels, and UI-style readouts—when a dense, durable texture is desirable.
The font conveys a practical, no-nonsense tone with an industrial edge. Its squared curves and condensed stance suggest signage, labeling, and utilitarian print, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The overall impression is confident and workmanlike, with a subtle retro-mechanical flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using simplified, squared-round shapes and sturdy strokes for clarity at a distance. Its consistent construction and restrained detailing prioritize legibility and uniformity, aligning with functional display and labeling needs.
Uppercase forms feel especially tall and commanding, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation through straightforward, structural shapes. The punctuation and dots read prominent, reinforcing the utilitarian, high-contrast-in-mass look in running lines. In paragraph settings, the condensed width increases information density and gives lines a tight, vertical cadence.