Sans Superellipse Orkod 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eurostile Next', 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean', and 'Shilia' by Linotype; 'Hafez', 'Iranica', and 'Nima' by Naghi Naghachian; and 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, industrial, utilitarian, assertive, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, compactness, systematic, rounded, compact, geometric, sturdy, blunt.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into blunt terminals and softened corners rather than sharp joins, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superellipse feel. Proportions are tight with large x-height-like presence in the lowercase and sturdy, even stroke weight across forms; apertures are moderately closed, and spacing reads efficient rather than airy. The lowercase uses a single-storey “a” and a simple, straight “t,” while figures are sturdy and blocky with rounded corners, matching the overall rectilinear rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where its dense color and squared-round shapes read as deliberate and contemporary—headlines, labels, packaging, identity wordmarks, and wayfinding. It can work for supporting text when generous size and line spacing are available, but its compact apertures favor display-forward use.
The font communicates a modern, no-nonsense tone—confident and pragmatic rather than expressive. Its rounded squareness adds a friendly softness to an otherwise industrial, engineered voice, making it feel contemporary and functional.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, contemporary sans voice with a distinct rounded-rectangular geometry—combining the efficiency of condensed, blocky forms with softened corners for approachability and consistent visual texture.
Overall rhythm is strongly geometric, with repeated verticals and squared bowls creating a consistent texture in paragraphs. The superelliptical rounding helps prevent the heavy weight from feeling harsh, but the compact counters still produce a dense, impactful color in text.