Sans Superellipse Orkat 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, brand marks, industrial, vintage, assertive, pragmatic, poster-ready, space-saving, high impact, utilitarian clarity, display focus, blocky, compact, sturdy, condensed, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy-weight sans with subtly rounded, squared-off construction that gives many curves a superellipse feel. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to finish in flat cuts that reinforce a sturdy, engineered look. Counters are relatively tight, apertures are modest, and the overall rhythm is dense and vertical, making the font read as firm and economical. Figures and capitals share the same blunt, structured geometry, supporting consistent texture in all-caps settings and mixed-case text alike.
Best suited to display roles where compact width and strong presence are assets: headlines, posters, packaging, and signage. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that need a sturdy, industrial voice, especially in all-caps or short bursts of text where its dense texture reads clearly.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with an industrial and slightly retro flavor reminiscent of utilitarian labeling and headline typography. Its dense proportions and blocky forms create an authoritative voice that feels practical rather than refined, leaning toward bold signage and editorial impact.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction and uniform stroke weight to create a robust, contemporary-utility silhouette. Its geometry prioritizes consistency and punch over delicacy, suggesting a practical display sans meant to hold up in bold applications.
Round letters like O/C/S show a squared curvature rather than a purely circular bowl, which helps maintain an even color in tight settings. The design’s closed shapes and short joins can build strong black density in paragraphs, so it visually favors larger sizes or generous tracking when used for continuous text.