Sans Superellipse Orbas 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Clean' by Ahmet Altun, 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, condensed, industrial, assertive, sporty, modern, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern branding, blocky, sturdy, compact, geometric, rectilinear.
A condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and a compact set width. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse forms, giving bowls and counters a squared-off softness rather than true circles. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and a crisp, poster-friendly silhouette. The lowercase shows a large x-height with short ascenders/descenders, while the overall rhythm stays tight and vertical, supporting dense lines of text without feeling cluttered.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where space is limited but strong presence is needed. It works well for signage, labels, and packaging that benefit from compact width and high-impact shapes, and it can also support short UI or editorial callouts when set with generous tracking.
The tone is direct and forceful, with an industrial, utilitarian flavor. Its compact geometry and squared curves suggest efficiency and control, reading as contemporary and performance-oriented rather than friendly or delicate.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, pairing a strong vertical stance with softened rectangular curves. The goal appears to be a modern, highly legible display voice that stays orderly and consistent across letters and numerals.
Round letters (like C, G, O, Q) keep a rectangular tension, and interior counters tend to be tall and narrow, reinforcing the compressed feel. Numerals match the same sturdy, block-like construction and align well with the uppercase weight and proportions.