Sans Superellipse Orlog 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Alternate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, modern, punchy, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern utility, consistency, squared-round, sturdy, compact, geometric, clean.
A compact, condensed sans with squared-round construction: curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes and corners are softly radiused rather than fully circular. Strokes stay consistent with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and strong vertical emphasis. Counters are tight and efficiently drawn, and many joins and terminals feel clipped and engineered, giving the alphabet a uniform, space-saving rhythm. The overall silhouette reads clean and controlled, with clear separation between straight stems and softened curves.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where a compact footprint and strong presence are desired—such as posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding. It also works well for branding applications that need an efficient, condensed sans with a sturdy, engineered look.
The tone is pragmatic and industrial, with a no-nonsense voice that feels modern and slightly retro in a poster- and labeling-oriented way. Its compressed proportions create urgency and impact, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of space while keeping forms simple and consistent. By combining condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle geometry and steady stroke weight, it aims for high visibility and a cohesive, industrial-modern texture in display settings.
The rounded-rectangular logic is especially apparent in bowls and curves, which appear more squared than circular, reinforcing a technical, manufactured feel. Numerals follow the same compact, condensed structure, matching the text color and maintaining consistency across mixed alphanumeric settings.