Sans Superellipse Orkaz 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, strong branding, clear signage, blocky, compact, sturdy, squared, rounded corners.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like bowls and visibly rounded corners. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness with blunt terminals, producing a blocky, engineered silhouette and strong color on the line. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular, and curves (as in C, G, O, and S) resolve into squarish arcs rather than true circles. The lowercase is simple and workmanlike with short ascenders/descenders and a single-storey a and g, and the numerals follow the same compact, solid construction.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where impact and space efficiency matter—posters, signage, packaging, and bold branding systems. It can also work for labels and UI callouts that need a sturdy, condensed presence, but its dense counters and heavy texture make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is tough and functional, with a poster-like confidence and an industrial sensibility. Its compressed, chunky shapes suggest a practical, no-nonsense voice that can also read as slightly retro or sports-influenced.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a tight width, using squarish rounds and uniform stroke weight to create a strong, contemporary-industrial voice. It prioritizes compactness, consistency, and high visibility in display settings.
Spacing appears disciplined and compact, emphasizing vertical rhythm and making words feel tightly set. The design favors clear, simplified forms over calligraphic nuance, with minimal modulation and a consistent, machined finish.