Sans Superellipse Orbay 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont, and 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, utilitarian, contemporary, authoritative, no-nonsense, space efficiency, high visibility, modern utility, systematic geometry, branding impact, compact, blocky, rounded corners, open counters, high impact.
This typeface presents compact, heavy letterforms with a clean, sans construction and softly rounded corners throughout. Curves are drawn with a squarish, superellipse-like geometry, giving round letters a sturdy, slightly rectangular feel rather than a purely circular one. Strokes stay essentially uniform, terminals are blunt, and counters are generally open, producing a dense but legible rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with single-storey shapes where expected and a clear, tall i that reinforces the vertical cadence; numerals follow the same robust, simplified logic for strong at-a-glance recognition.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where punch and compactness matter: headlines, posters, retail and packaging copy, wayfinding and signage, and brand marks that need a sturdy, contemporary sans. It can also serve in UI labels and informational graphics where space is tight and a strong typographic voice is desirable.
The overall tone is pragmatic and assertive—more functional than friendly—projecting clarity, strength, and a modern industrial calm. Its compact mass and squared curves create an efficient, engineered feel that reads as direct and dependable in headings and labels.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans with softened geometry—pairing blunt, uniform strokes with superellipse curves to balance impact and readability. It aims for a modern, engineered look that stays consistent across letters and figures while remaining highly legible in display and labeling contexts.
The squarish rounding in bowls and joints helps maintain consistency across letters like C/G/O/Q and the numerals, while the blunt endings and tight fit concentrate visual weight into a compact footprint. The sample text shows the face holding together well in longer lines, maintaining clear word shapes even with the dense, impactful color.