Sans Superellipse Orbez 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'Analogy' by Jafar07, 'Fresno' by Parkinson, 'Aptly' by Shinntype, and 'Competition' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, authoritative, retro, condensed, punchy, high impact, space saving, geometric cohesion, display clarity, rounded corners, blocky, monoline, tall proportions, closed apertures.
A condensed, heavy sans with monoline construction and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Strokes are thick and consistent, with compact counters and tightly controlled apertures that create a dense, vertical rhythm. Terminals tend to be squared off with softened corners, and round letters (O, C, G) read as narrow, pill-like forms. The lowercase is similarly compressed, with simple, sturdy bowls and short joins; figures are compact and robust, suited to high-impact settings.
This font is well suited to headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging titles, and signage where a compact footprint and strong presence are needed. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, especially when a retro-industrial, label-like aesthetic is desired.
The overall tone is strong and utilitarian, with a distinctly retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of labeling, posters, and bold editorial headlines. Its compressed stance and dark color give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice that feels direct and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed width while keeping forms simple, geometric, and consistent. By building letters from rounded-rectangle curves and heavy monoline strokes, it aims for a bold, engineered look that stays cohesive across text and numerals.
The design relies on repetition of rounded-rectangular geometry across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive, engineered look. Because counters are relatively small and apertures are tight, the font reads best when allowed adequate size and spacing in display use.