Sans Superellipse Orluy 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, sporty, space saving, high impact, clarity, uniformity, modern utility, blocky, compact, square-rounded, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) geometry. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight internal counters and short apertures that keep forms solid at display sizes. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, and the overall rhythm is vertically emphatic, reinforced by condensed proportions and minimal modulation. Figures and letters share the same sturdy, block-first construction, producing a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, and prominent labels where compact width and strong color are advantages. It works well for posters, packaging fronts, wayfinding/signage, and brand marks that need a firm, industrial or sporty voice. For longer text, its tight counters and condensed density suggest using larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is direct and functional, leaning industrial and athletic rather than elegant. Its compressed mass and squared curves communicate firmness and urgency, making it feel confident, no-nonsense, and built for impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using squared curves and blunt terminals to create a robust, engineered presence. Consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals points to an all-purpose display family aimed at clear, forceful messaging.
Round characters like O/C/G/Q read more like rounded rectangles than circles, giving the design a distinctly geometric, engineered flavor. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey feel where applicable, and the punctuation and numerals match the same compact, high-density styling for cohesive headlines.