Sans Superellipse Orbas 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Neue Plak' and 'Neue Plak Display' by Monotype, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, confident, space saving, strong impact, modern utility, technical tone, condensed, compact, blocky, closed apertures, superelliptical.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and squared-off curves that read as superelliptical rounded-rectangle forms. The geometry is firm and vertical, with relatively closed apertures and tight counters that create a dense texture in text. Terminals are clean and blunt, curves are controlled rather than soft, and diagonals (as in A, V, W, X, Y) are steep and stable. Numerals follow the same sturdy, compact construction for a consistent headline color.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact footprint and strong presence are desirable. It can work effectively on packaging and signage that needs bold, space-efficient labeling, and in UI/controls where a firm, no-nonsense tone fits—preferably at larger sizes to keep counters and apertures from feeling overly tight.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with an assertive, industrial feel. Its dense, compact rhythm suggests efficiency and control rather than friendliness, projecting confidence and directness in short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using robust strokes and squared, superelliptical curves for a contemporary, engineered look. It prioritizes strong silhouette and uniformity across the set to maintain a consistent, high-contrast presence in display typography.
In paragraph-like settings the condensed width and tight internal spaces produce a strong, dark typographic color, especially where letters cluster. The square-ish round letters (notably C, O, Q) reinforce a technical, engineered character and keep the style cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.