Sans Superellipse Orned 13 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Klik' by Fenotype, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, 'Balgin' and 'Masserini' by Studio Sun, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, authoritative, retro, space saving, high impact, clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, monoline.
A compact, tightly proportioned sans with heavy strokes and minimal contrast. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving O/C/G and the bowls of B/P/R a squared, superelliptical feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, joins are firm, and counters stay relatively small, producing a dense color on the page. The lowercase is straightforward and legible with simple, single‑storey forms and short extenders, while the numerals follow the same blocky, closed-in rhythm for consistent texture.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where space is tight and a strong voice is needed. It can work for branding elements, labels, and short UI callouts, but extended reading at small sizes may feel dense due to the compact counters and heavy overall color.
The overall tone is strong and functional, with a no-nonsense presence that reads as industrial and slightly retro. Its compressed, solid shapes convey urgency and authority, making it feel well suited to attention-grabbing messages rather than quiet, delicate typography.
The font appears designed to maximize impact and economy of space by combining condensed proportions with sturdy, rounded-rectilinear forms. Its consistent, monoline construction suggests an intention toward clarity and repeatable shapes that hold up well in bold display settings.
The design maintains a consistent rectangular rhythm across both caps and lowercase, with rounded corners softening the otherwise rigid construction. In text, spacing appears tuned for compact settings, creating a continuous, poster-like band of black that emphasizes impact over airy readability.