Sans Superellipse Orgaw 10 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'XXII DONT MESS WITH VIKINGS' by Doubletwo Studios, 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Haettenschweiler' by Microsoft Corporation, 'CG Triumvirate' and 'Compacta MT' by Monotype, 'Compacta SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, poster, condensed, utilitarian, athletic, impact, space saving, modern utility, bold display, signage clarity, blocky, compact, rounded corners, uniform weight, tight spacing.
This typeface is a compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and minimal modulation. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared bowls and softened corners rather than true circles. Counters are small and tightly enclosed, terminals are mostly blunt, and curves transition with a controlled, superelliptical smoothness. The lowercase shows a tall proportion relative to capitals, with simple, sturdy shapes and a single-storey “a,” while figures are similarly narrow and vertically emphatic.
It works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks where condensed width helps fit copy into limited space. It can also suit packaging and editorial display where a dense, uniform typographic color is desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, with a no-nonsense, engineered feel. Its compressed width and dense blackness create a high-impact voice that reads as industrial, athletic, and poster-forward rather than delicate or conversational.
The letterforms appear intended to maximize impact and space efficiency while maintaining a controlled, modern softness through rounded-rectangle construction. The design emphasizes strong silhouette clarity and consistent stroke weight for confident display use.
The design’s tight apertures and compact counters concentrate color on the line, creating a strong, continuous texture in longer settings. Rounded corners keep the heavy construction from feeling overly harsh, but the rhythm remains rigid and space-efficient.