Sans Superellipse Orley 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Dax' and 'FF Dax Compact' by FontFont and 'Futura Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, condensed, modern, space saving, high impact, clear labeling, modern utility, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with subtly rounded corners and a squared, superellipse-like construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing dense, dark word shapes and tight internal counters. Curves (C, G, O) feel slightly squared rather than purely circular, while joins and terminals stay clean and direct. The overall rhythm is uniform and vertical, with short extenders and a pragmatic, space-efficient silhouette.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a strong, condensed presence is beneficial—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for subheads and UI callouts where compactness and emphasis are needed, though the dense weight suggests avoiding very small sizes for extended text.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, leaning toward industrial and functional rather than friendly or delicate. Its compact density and squared-round geometry give it a modern, no-nonsense voice that reads as confident and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity within a narrow footprint, using squared-round forms to stay contemporary while remaining highly legible at display sizes. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified shapes prioritize a strong, reliable typographic color over ornament or calligraphic nuance.
Uppercase forms appear especially compact and block-oriented, while lowercase maintains clear, simple structures with restrained detailing. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, with rounded-rectangular curves that help them feel cohesive alongside letters.