Sans Superellipse Orkom 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Broadside' by Device, 'Plaquette' by FaceType, 'Oxford Street' by K-Type, 'Conthey' and 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH, 'Carounel' by Sensatype Studio, and 'Calps' and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, retro, techy, condensed, sturdy, space-saving, high impact, geometric identity, signage clarity, rounded, squared, geometric, compact, high-contrast counters.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes stay even and firm, with tall, narrow proportions and tight internal counters that keep the texture dense. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls (notably in O/C/G) while straight-sided forms (H/N/U) keep a rigid, engineered rhythm. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall spacing reads efficient and tightly controlled at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and branding where a dense, high-impact word shape is needed. It works well for signage, labels, packaging, and logo lockups that benefit from a compact footprint and a sturdy geometric presence. In longer text, its tight counters and heavy texture will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading.
The tone feels industrial and slightly retro, like mid-century signage updated with a modern geometric restraint. Its rounded corners add approachability, but the condensed stance and dark color keep it authoritative and utilitarian. Overall it suggests a pragmatic, technical voice rather than a casual or handwritten one.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient sans with a rounded-rectangle skeleton—combining engineering-like structure with softened corners for friendlier display typography. It aims for strong legibility and a distinctive geometric signature that holds up in large-scale applications.
Distinctive rounded-rect geometry shows through across both cases, producing a consistent “softened machinery” look. The numerals and capitals maintain a strong vertical emphasis, and the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike silhouette that prioritizes impact over airiness.