Sans Superellipse Orkaz 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, direct, modern, utilitarian, confident, impact, clarity, space efficiency, modernization, robustness, blocky, compact, round-shouldered, firm, clean.
This typeface presents a compact, heavy text color with broad, simplified letterforms and minimal stroke modulation. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and soft corners rather than perfect circles, giving counters a slightly squared, engineered feel. Terminals are generally blunt and closed, with straightforward joins and little calligraphic influence, producing a steady rhythm and strong vertical emphasis. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact shapes with tight apertures and firm shoulders, while numerals are similarly weighty and built for consistency at display sizes.
It is well suited to headlines, posters, and short-form messaging where a strong, compact voice is helpful. The sturdy shapes and rounded-rectangle construction can also work well in branding and packaging, as well as signage that benefits from a firm, easily recognized silhouette.
The overall tone is confident and practical, reading as modern and no-nonsense. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a friendly softness without losing an industrial, workmanlike presence, making it feel dependable rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using simplified, rounded-rect forms to keep a modern feel while maintaining strong legibility at larger sizes. It prioritizes a consistent, assertive texture and straightforward construction over ornamental detail.
In the sample text, the heavy set width and compact internal spaces create a dense, headline-forward texture; letter spacing and word shapes remain clear, but long passages may feel weighty. The design’s softened corners help keep the bold color from feeling harsh, especially in mixed-case settings.