Sans Superellipse Orkil 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, condensed, assertive, retro, industrial, space-saving, impact, display, headline, compact, tall, crisp, high-impact, angular rounds.
A tall, compact display sans with tightly controlled proportions and a vertical, poster-like stance. Strokes are sturdy with subtle contrast, and many joins and terminals resolve into slightly tapered, wedge-like cuts rather than soft endings, giving the outlines a sharpened rhythm. Curves are drawn as rounded-rectangle forms—especially in bowls and counters—so letters like O, D, and Q feel squarish-rounded rather than purely circular. Spacing and sidebearings read tight and efficient, emphasizing dense texture in words and a strong color in paragraphs.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a dense, high-impact voice is needed in limited horizontal space. It also works well for editorial display settings such as section headers, pull quotes, and cover lines, where the condensed rhythm can create strong typographic hierarchy.
The overall tone is forceful and attention-grabbing, with a vintage advertising and headline flavor. Its condensed build and sharpened terminals add urgency and a slightly industrial edge, while the rounded-rectangle curves keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result feels confident, practical, and made to be seen from a distance.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, combining squared-rounded geometry with sharpened terminals to produce a distinctive, legible display texture. The consistent tall proportions across letters and numerals suggest a focus on bold, efficient communication for titles and signage-like applications.
Uppercase shapes dominate with long vertical strokes and compact counters; the Q’s tail and the angular treatment on curves contribute to a distinctive silhouette. Numerals are similarly tall and narrow, maintaining the same blocky-rounded curvature and crisp terminal behavior for consistent texture across mixed text.