Sans Superellipse Orkos 16 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, direct, modern, compact, confident, space saving, strong voice, systematic design, modern utility, condensed, blocky, square-rounded, high impact, clean.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like bowls and broadly rounded corners. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense, even color and strong presence. Counters are relatively tight, apertures are small, and curves transition quickly into straight segments, giving round letters a subtly rectangular feel. Terminals read clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm is steady and disciplined, with condensed proportions and tall, sturdy verticals.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, posters, and brand marks where a condensed, high-impact sans is needed. It also works well for wayfinding, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from compact width and clear, geometric letterforms.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, favoring clarity and force over softness. Its compact, engineered shapes evoke contemporary industrial design and straightforward signage, with a no-nonsense voice suited to bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, attention-grabbing sans that remains clean and systematic. Its squared-round geometry suggests an aim toward modern, engineered simplicity with consistent forms across letters and figures.
The numerals follow the same squared-round construction and feel sturdy and uniform, contributing to a cohesive, highly legible texture at larger sizes. In text, the tight spacing and dense shapes create a strong typographic block that benefits from generous line spacing when set in paragraphs.