Sans Superellipse Orkom 16 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Core Sans M' by S-Core, 'Centima Pro' by TipografiaRamis, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, utilitarian, modern, assertive, compact, impact, efficiency, clarity, modernity, systematic, condensed, monoline, square-rounded, geometric, closed apertures.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a compact, vertical rhythm. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and softly radiused corners, producing superellipse-like counters in letters such as O, C, and G. Strokes are heavy and consistent with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and many apertures are relatively closed, giving the text a solid, blocky texture. Uppercase forms are straightforward and sturdy; lowercase shows a large x-height and simple, single-storey constructions with tight internal spaces, keeping the overall color dense and even.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where compact width and strong presence are useful. It also works well for signage, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a sturdy, geometric tone and consistent, high-impact letterforms.
The design reads as practical and industrial, with a no-nonsense voice that feels contemporary and engineered. Its squarish rounds and compact proportions add an efficient, signage-like confidence, making it feel direct and slightly hard-edged while remaining friendly due to the softened corners.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using rounded-rect geometry to create a distinctive industrial-modern signature. The emphasis seems to be on robustness, consistency, and fast visual recognition rather than delicacy or calligraphic nuance.
Spacing appears tight and the heavy strokes create strong word shapes at display sizes; at smaller sizes, the dense counters and closed apertures may require generous tracking or higher sizes for maximum clarity. Numerals follow the same squarish-round logic, maintaining a cohesive, uniform texture alongside capitals.