Sans Superellipse Orlam 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Morandi' by Monotype and 'Schnebel Sans ME' and 'Schnebel Sans Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, utilitarian, confident, clean, compact, compact impact, modern utility, clear signage, squared, rounded corners, closed apertures, sturdy, crisp.
A compact, heavy sans with a squared, superellipse construction: curves resolve into softened corners and rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, even color and strong presence. Counters tend to be tight and somewhat closed, and terminals are predominantly blunt with occasional angled cuts that add bite without becoming decorative. Overall proportions feel economical and space-efficient, with sturdy verticals and straightforward geometry that keeps letters highly stable at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where strong texture and compact width are advantages, such as posters, branding systems, packaging, and wayfinding. It can also work in UI labels or navigation where a firm, space-saving voice is needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is modern and no-nonsense, with a confident, workmanlike voice. Its compact massing and squared-round shapes suggest contemporary signage and interface aesthetics rather than warmth or calligraphy. The overall impression is pragmatic, assertive, and highly legible at a glance.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, space-efficient sans with high impact, using superellipse-based forms to balance strict geometry with softened corners. The goal seems to be sturdy readability and a distinctive squared-round silhouette that stays clean and controlled in setting.
Round letters and numerals read more like rounded squares, and the mix of blunt and slightly angled terminals creates a crisp rhythm in text. The figure set appears robust and straightforward, matching the letters’ dense color and compact spacing tendencies in the samples.