Sans Superellipse Orluy 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Grotesk Thai' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, sporty, impactful, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, brand presence, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures, compact spacing.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and a strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are thick and even, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shaping in bowls and terminals that keeps the forms blunt rather than sharp. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be closed, producing dense silhouettes that hold together at display sizes. The lowercase shows a tall, sturdy structure with short ascenders and minimal modulation, while numerals are similarly compact and block-driven for consistency.
Best used for headlines, poster typography, brand marks, and short callouts where high impact and compact width are advantages. It can work for labels and packaging that need dense information in limited space, and for signage where bold, condensed letterforms help maximize presence within a narrow footprint.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, projecting a no-nonsense, workmanlike character. Its compressed width and dense black shapes create an energetic, attention-grabbing voice that feels suited to signage, sports, and industrial branding rather than delicate or literary settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual strength in a compressed footprint, using superellipse-inspired rounding to keep shapes cohesive and contemporary. It prioritizes solid, uniform color and simplified geometry for quick recognition and strong branding utility.
Round characters (like O, C, G) read as squarish-rounded, reinforcing a geometric, engineered feel. Diagonals and joins are simplified and stout, and the rhythm is tight, emphasizing uniform texture in headlines and short bursts of text.