Sans Superellipse Poriw 15 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Homura' by Arterfak Project, 'Compacta' by ITC, and 'Compacta SB' and 'Compacta SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, assertive, retro, condensed, poster, space saving, impact, modern retro, blocky, rectilinear, rounded corners, compact, vertical stress.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a distinctly rectilinear construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and softened corners, giving round letters a squarish, superellipse feel. Counters are narrow and vertical, with a consistent, engineered rhythm across capitals and lowercase; terminals are mostly flat and blunt. The overall texture is dense and high-impact, with compact spacing and strong vertical emphasis that reads cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold branding where vertical space is limited and maximum impact is needed. It also fits packaging and signage applications that benefit from a compact, tall word shape and a sturdy, industrial look. For long passages at small sizes, the tight counters and dense color may feel heavy, so it performs strongest in short bursts.
The font projects a bold, industrial confidence with a slightly retro, poster-era flavor. Its compressed proportions and blocky rounding feel utilitarian and mechanical rather than friendly, creating an urgent, attention-grabbing tone suited to bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint by combining a condensed skeleton with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangular forms. Its consistent geometry suggests a focus on strong silhouette and clear, repeatable shapes for display typography.
Round glyphs like C, O, and G maintain a boxy oval silhouette, while letters such as M, N, and W emphasize straight-sided geometry. Numerals follow the same condensed, squared-off logic, keeping a consistent, signage-like silhouette across mixed text.