Sans Superellipse Orkod 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Base Neue' by Power Type, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, modern, assertive, utilitarian, technical, urban, impact, clarity, systematic, contemporary, blocky, square-shouldered, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared proportions softened by subtly rounded corners. Curves are built from superellipse-like bowls, producing a sturdy, slightly condensed feel with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed or narrow, creating dense, high-ink forms. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with clean joins and a controlled, engineered rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best used where impact and fast recognition matter—headlines, posters, large UI labels, and signage. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefits from a strong, industrial-leaning geometric voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where its tight counters stay clear.
The overall tone is direct and workmanlike, projecting strength and clarity rather than delicacy. Its squared, compact shapes suggest contemporary industrial design and wayfinding, with an unembellished, no-nonsense voice suited to bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust geometric sans optimized for contemporary display use, balancing rigid rectangular construction with rounded corners for approachability. Its consistent weight and compact spacing aim for a controlled, high-density texture that reads as technical and confident.
The uppercase has a strong, sign-like presence with broad verticals and simplified geometry, while the lowercase remains compact and sturdy with a prominent, squared-off structure. Numerals match the same blocky logic, staying consistent in width and weight for a cohesive, system-ready texture.