Sans Superellipse Orney 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluset EF' and 'Bluset EF Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Bartholeme Sans' by Galapagos, 'Cantiga' by Isaco Type, 'CamingoDos Condensed' by Jan Fromm, and 'Aeonis' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, modern, punchy, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern utility, condensed, compact, blocky, geometric, closed apertures.
This typeface is a compact, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and squared-off curves that feel carved from rounded rectangles. Bowls and counters are relatively tight, with many apertures tending toward closed, giving a dense, economical texture in text. Terminals are clean and blunt, curves are smooth rather than calligraphic, and the overall construction favors straightforward geometry over humanist modulation. The lowercase keeps a conventional, readable structure (single-storey a and g), while capitals are tall and space-efficient; numerals match the same sturdy, monoline build.
Well-suited for headlines and display settings where space is limited but impact is needed, such as posters, signage, packaging, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for branding that benefits from a condensed, tough, industrial voice, and for numeric-heavy elements like price points or scoreboard-style typographic moments.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, projecting strength and practicality. Its compressed rhythm and solid shapes suggest an industrial, workmanlike attitude with a contemporary edge rather than a friendly or delicate feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rect geometry and restrained detailing to stay clean and legible at larger sizes. Its consistent stroke width and compact spacing emphasize clarity and punch over delicacy or warmth.
In the sample text, the darker mass and tight inner spaces create strong headline presence, but the compact counters can make long passages feel dense unless set with generous leading and tracking. The punctuation and figures maintain the same stout, squared geometry, reinforcing a consistent, hard-working voice across mixed content.