Sans Superellipse Ormak 15 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Balbek Pro' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, poster, compact, assertive, retro, maximum impact, space saving, industrial voice, display clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded, closed apertures, ink-trap cuts.
A heavy, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes stay broadly uniform, building a dense, compact texture, while corners are softened rather than sharp. Many joins and terminals show small triangular cut-ins or notch-like shaping, giving a subtly engineered, ink-trap feel at stress points. Counters tend to be tight and apertures relatively closed, producing sturdy silhouettes that hold together at large sizes and in bold settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where strong presence and tight setting are desirable. It can work well for signage and packaging systems that need a compact, bold voice, and for logo wordmarks that benefit from an engineered, block-forward character.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial confidence. Its compressed width and dense blackness read as attention-grabbing and slightly retro, reminiscent of bold headline typography used for impact and signage.
This design appears intended to maximize impact and space efficiency, combining condensed proportions with rounded-rect geometry for a modern-but-industrial display voice. The notch-like detailing suggests a pragmatic approach to joins and counters, reinforcing clarity and toughness in bold applications.
Uppercase forms are especially monolithic and rectangular in rhythm, while the lowercase keeps the same compact proportions and high internal density. Numerals follow the same blocky logic, with rounded corners and tight counters that emphasize solidity over openness.