Sans Superellipse Orlar 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pill Gothic' by Betatype, 'Informatic' by Fatchair, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, utilitarian, retro, clarity, warmth, compactness, impact, compact, rounded corners, monoline, closed apertures, large counters.
This typeface is a compact, monoline sans with softly squared curves and rounded corners that give many forms a superelliptical feel. Strokes stay even and sturdy, with minimal modulation and a generally vertical stress. Curves are full and controlled, terminals are clean, and joins are firm, producing a dense, confident texture. Counters are relatively open for the width, while several letters keep tighter, more closed apertures, which reinforces the solid, poster-ready color.
It performs best where a dense, emphatic sans is needed—headlines, display copy, posters, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage. The even stroke weight and compact set make it useful for bold branding lines and short blocks of text where a strong, cohesive texture is desirable.
The overall tone is straightforward and workmanlike, softened by rounded geometry that reads approachable rather than severe. It carries a mild retro-industrial flavor—confident and practical, with a friendly edge that suits everyday messaging.
The design appears intended to blend modern sans utility with rounded-rectangle geometry for a distinctive, cohesive voice. It aims for strong legibility and a durable visual color while adding warmth through softened corners and consistent, simplified forms.
In text, the compact proportions create an efficient rhythm and a strong horizontal banding, while the rounded-square construction keeps shapes consistent across curves and diagonals. Numerals match the letterforms’ sturdy, simplified construction and maintain the same solid presence in running settings.