Sans Superellipse Orkil 16 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Backpage Article JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Poster Sans' by K-Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, impactful, industrial, poster-ready, modernist, space-saving impact, display emphasis, modern geometry, strong texture, tall, compact, sturdy, clean, geometric.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions, dense strokes, and compact counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving letters a squarish, superellipse feel rather than true circles, and terminals read clean and blunt. The rhythm is vertical and columnar, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation; apertures are relatively narrow, and joins stay crisp, emphasizing a firm, engineered silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and large-size settings where its condensed width and heavy color can maximize impact in limited space. It works well for posters, signage, branding marks, and packaging systems that need a strong vertical rhythm and a clean, engineered look.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its compressed forms and solid color create a loud, attention-grabbing voice that feels contemporary and slightly industrial, leaning more toward function and impact than warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a narrow footprint, combining a modern geometric construction with rounded-rectangle curves for a distinctive, compact texture. It prioritizes bold legibility and strong typographic color for display-led applications.
The figures and punctuation follow the same compact, upright stance, keeping lines of text visually tight and uniform. In longer sample lines the strong verticality creates a steady texture, while the squared-off round shapes add a distinctive, modern geometry.