Sans Superellipse Orluy 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio, and 'Neue Rational Condensed' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, industrial, authoritative, compressed, functional, sporty, space saving, high impact, clarity, sturdy tone, modern utility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, uniform strokes, square counters.
A condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and squared-off curves that resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms. Counters are compact and mostly rectangular, giving letters a blocky, engineered feel, while corners are consistently softened rather than sharp. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with short apertures and sturdy joins that keep the silhouettes dense and stable at display sizes. Numerals share the same compact, squared geometry for a cohesive, utilitarian texture.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and wayfinding where space is limited and strong presence is needed. It can also serve in UI labels or data-heavy contexts when a compact, punchy typographic color is desirable, though its dense forms suggest using comfortable sizes and spacing for longer passages.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, combining an industrial sturdiness with a slightly sporty, headline-driven energy. Its condensed proportions and dense color create an urgent, attention-grabbing voice suited to assertive messaging rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight width by using robust strokes, compact counters, and squared, rounded-rectangle shapes that stay legible under bold conditions. The consistent geometry and restrained detailing point to an emphasis on clarity, durability, and modern industrial character.
Curved characters like O/C/G and bowls in B/P/R lean toward squared geometry, and the lowercase maintains a practical, compact construction with minimal calligraphic modulation. The consistent corner rounding helps soften the mass and improves visual continuity across straight and curved forms.