Sans Superellipse Orkil 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, systematic, clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, monoline, angular.
A compact, condensed sans with uniform stroke weight and a distinctly engineered construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) counters, while corners stay crisp and terminals are cleanly cut. Proportions are tall and narrow, with tightly managed apertures and counters that keep forms readable despite the dense width. The lowercase shows a high x-height and short extenders, contributing to an economical, space-saving texture; numerals follow the same narrow, sturdy rhythm for a consistent color across mixed text.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of copy where space is limited and impact is needed. It works well for signage, labeling, packaging, and editorial display typography that benefits from a condensed footprint and sturdy, high-contrast presence at larger sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a no-nonsense, industrial voice. Its tight width and squared-round geometry evoke signage, labeling, and compressed headlines, giving it a slightly retro technical feel without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent monoline build and superelliptical rounding to keep forms cohesive. Its emphasis on compactness and structural clarity suggests a focus on practical display use—titles, notices, and condensed information design.
In the sample text, the font holds a strong, even typographic color and maintains clarity at display sizes, where its compact counters and narrow joins read as intentional structure. Round letters like O/o and C/c lean toward a squarish oval, reinforcing the superelliptical theme and a cohesive, machined look.