Sans Superellipse Orbas 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, modern, industrial, confident, utilitarian, clean, space saving, high impact, modern utility, systematic geometry, compact, condensed, rounded, squared, geometric.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving letters like C, D, O, and Q a superellipse feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, joins are sturdy, and the overall rhythm is tight with minimal interior space in many letters. The lowercase shows simple, functional forms (single-storey a and g), a straight, sturdy i/j treatment, and a short-armed t that keeps the silhouette compact. Numerals follow the same blocky-rounded logic, with wide, stable shapes and consistent stroke thickness.
Best suited for headlines and display settings where compact width and strong presence help fit more characters into limited space. It can work well for branding marks, packaging panels, wayfinding, and bold UI labels where a modern, engineered look is desired.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, engineered flavor. Its condensed heft reads assertive and practical, suggesting clarity and efficiency more than softness or elegance.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a tight horizontal footprint, using rounded-rect geometry to keep forms consistent and contemporary. The emphasis is on sturdy silhouettes and a uniform stroke system that stays clear in high-contrast applications.
The squarish rounding gives the face a distinctive signage-like crispness while still avoiding sharp corners. Capitals are especially monolithic, and the dense spacing and tight counters can create a strong “ink-heavy” color in text blocks at larger sizes.