Sans Superellipse Orben 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Conthey' and 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH, 'Godiva' by Suby Studio, and 'Rotundus' and 'Rotundus Rounded' by dayflash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, techy, utilitarian, space saving, impact, clarity, modernized retro, rounded corners, condensed, rectilinear, compact, geometric.
A compact, condensed sans with a superellipse-driven construction: strokes are heavy and even, corners are broadly rounded, and bowls are built from rounded-rectangle geometry rather than true circles. The verticals dominate, producing a tall, tight rhythm, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. Terminals are mostly flat and squared-off, with consistent rounding that keeps the texture smooth. Lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms with short extenders and straightforward joins, and the figures follow the same blocky, rounded-rect profile for a cohesive set.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging callouts, and display signage where a condensed footprint and strong presence are useful. It can also work for UI labels or section headers when you want a sturdy, space-efficient voice and clear silhouettes at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels industrial and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, sign-painter/lettering influence translated into a clean digital shape language. Its compactness and rounded squareness give it a tech-forward, engineered character that reads confident and direct.
The likely intention is to deliver a condensed display sans with an engineered, rounded-rect geometry that stays friendly at the corners while remaining forceful in weight and stance. It prioritizes bold legibility and a distinctive texture over delicate detail, aiming for consistent, repeatable shapes across letters and numerals.
The design’s identity comes from the tension between strict vertical structure and generously rounded corners, creating a distinctive “softened slabless” presence. The dense spacing and compact proportions create a strong typographic color, especially in uppercase settings.