Sans Superellipse Orluj 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, punchy, condensed, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, bold branding, blocky, compact, flat-sided, rounded corners, high-shouldered.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a tightly packed rhythm. Letterforms are built from flat-sided, rounded-rectangle geometry: curves feel squared-off and controlled, with softened corners rather than fully circular bowls. Strokes are thick and confident, with minimal modulation, and apertures are relatively tight, emphasizing a dense, poster-like silhouette. Terminals tend to be blunt and clean, keeping the overall texture uniform and sturdy across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for large-scale display work such as headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact footprint and strong ink coverage are advantageous. It can also support bold branding moments—especially for industrial, sports, or retro-inspired identities—where a condensed, high-impact word shape is desired.
The font projects a strong, no-nonsense tone—bold, direct, and slightly retro in its condensed, sign-ready presence. Its squared curves and compact spacing add an industrial, workmanlike flavor that reads as assertive and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using squared, rounded-rectangle forms to keep counters stable and silhouettes consistent. Its uniform, blunt construction suggests a focus on clarity and authority in display settings rather than nuanced text typography.
The sample text shows consistent vertical emphasis and a solid color on the page, making it especially effective where impact matters more than airy readability. Numerals share the same blocky, compact construction, matching the alphabet’s dense overall texture.