Sans Superellipse Ormak 19 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, condensed, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, compact, space saving, strong impact, signage clarity, display emphasis, blocky, rounded corners, high impact, tall proportions, tight spacing.
A compact, tall-proportioned sans with heavy, even strokes and a tight overall rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry rather than fully circular bowls, giving counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Terminals are mostly blunt with softly rounded corners, and joins are sturdy and simple, producing a dense, poster-ready silhouette. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with compact apertures, while figures are similarly narrow and sturdy, matching the letters’ compressed texture.
Well suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, labels, and storefront or wayfinding applications where a compact footprint is useful. It also fits energetic branding moments—sports, events, or product marks—where bold, condensed letterforms help maximize presence in limited space.
The tone is forceful and practical, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike character. Its condensed massing and squared-round curves suggest industrial signage and headline typography where clarity and punch matter more than delicacy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a narrow measure, pairing dense stroke weight with superelliptical curves to keep forms sturdy and consistent. Its construction prioritizes compact readability and a strong graphic silhouette for display settings.
The design reads best when allowed to form strong vertical columns; the narrow widths and thick strokes create a dark typographic color that can feel intentionally compressed. Round letters like O/C/S retain a subtly squared interior, reinforcing the geometric, engineered voice across the set.