Sans Superellipse Orkod 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Core Sans N' by S-Core, and 'Mynor' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, compact, industrial, direct, modern, space saving, high impact, modern utility, clear labeling, condensed, squared, rounded, sturdy, punchy.
This typeface presents a compact, condensed sans with sturdy strokes and a tight, efficient footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse geometry, producing softly squared counters and corners rather than fully circular forms. Terminals are predominantly straight and blunt, with minimal modulation and a consistent, blocky rhythm across the alphabet. The lowercase shows simple, functional construction (single-storey a and g), while punctuation and figures follow the same solid, no-nonsense drawing with clear, dense silhouettes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where density and impact are assets: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and signage. It also works well for UI labels or navigation elements when a compact width is needed and a firm, modern tone is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and pragmatic, with a contemporary, workmanlike character. Its squared-round forms add a hint of friendliness without losing the tough, utilitarian feel, making the voice feel confident and grounded rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space, using superellipse-based curves to keep forms modern, cohesive, and highly legible at display sizes. Its simplified constructions and blunt terminals emphasize clarity and strength over ornament.
The condensed proportions and strong massing create high ink coverage, giving lines of text a dark, continuous texture. Round characters like O/C/G read as squarish-round, reinforcing a consistent geometric theme; diagonals (V/W/Y) stay compact and sharp, supporting a tight, vertical rhythm.