Sans Superellipse Orkad 17 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, assertive, condensed, modern, utility, space saving, high impact, clear labeling, brand presence, blocky, compressed, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with strongly compressed proportions and a tight, vertical rhythm. Strokes are monolinear with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to end bluntly, keeping the texture dense and uniform. Curved letters are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared bowls and softened corners rather than fully circular forms. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and joins stay clean and unadorned, giving the face a straightforward, engineered presence across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster typography, product labels, and wayfinding or environmental graphics where a dense, commanding texture is desirable. It can also work for logos and branding that need a condensed footprint and strong presence, while extended body text may feel heavy due to the tight counters and compact rhythm.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a sturdy, industrial flavor. Its compressed stance and blocky curves convey urgency and impact, while the rounded-rect forms keep it from feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a sturdy monoline construction and rounded-rect curves to keep forms consistent and highly legible at display sizes.
The sample text shows a strong, even color in longer lines, with tight internal spacing and compact counters that emphasize punch over airiness. Numerals match the same condensed, squared-off curvature, supporting a cohesive, signage-like voice.