Sans Superellipse Orbay 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, authoritative, modern, condensed, space saving, high impact, modern utility, signage clarity, compact, blocky, square-rounded, sturdy.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with squared-off proportions softened by rounded corners. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense, high-ink forms and a tight internal rhythm. Counters tend to be narrow and vertically oriented, while curves (notably in rounded letters and numerals) resolve into superellipse-like shapes rather than perfect circles. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall fit reads tight and economical, emphasizing verticality and space efficiency.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and bold typographic layouts where density and presence are assets. The compact width also suits signage and labels where space is limited, and it can work for branding and packaging that call for a sturdy, modern voice.
The overall tone feels pragmatic and forceful, with a straightforward, no-nonsense voice. Its condensed massing and rounded-rectangle geometry give it a contemporary, industrial character that reads confident and slightly mechanical rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a space-efficient footprint, using rounded-rectangle forms to keep the texture modern and cohesive. It prioritizes strong silhouette, uniform stroke weight, and compact spacing for clear, assertive display typography.
At text sizes the strong weight and compact counters make it most comfortable with generous line spacing and careful tracking. The figures match the letterforms’ blocky construction, supporting a consistent, signage-like texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.