Sans Superellipse Orkod 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moderna Sans' by Latinotype, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, 'Kondes' by Tour De Force, 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Fragua Pro' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, authoritative, modern, utilitarian, direct, impact, clarity, durability, modernity, compact, rounded corners, boxy, monoline, closed apertures.
This is a heavy, compact sans with squared-off silhouettes softened by rounded corners, giving many letters a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves transition into straighter segments with firm, engineered joins. Counters tend to be relatively small and apertures are often tight, producing dense letterforms and a strong typographic color. The overall rhythm is steady and blocky, with broad capitals and sturdy lowercase forms that favor vertical structure and simplified geometry.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense, heavy forms can deliver impact—headlines, posters, wayfinding, and bold UI moments like navigation labels or feature callouts. It can also work well on packaging and brand marks that want a sturdy, contemporary, slightly industrial presence, especially when set with generous tracking to offset the tight counters.
The font communicates a tough, no-nonsense tone with an industrial, engineered character. Its compact shapes and tight internal spaces feel assertive and utilitarian, leaning more toward functional signage and product aesthetics than delicate editorial nuance. The rounded corners add approachability without losing the sense of strength and control.
The design appears intended to provide a strong, modern sans voice built from rounded-rectangular geometry—prioritizing impact, consistency, and a constructed feel. The controlled curves and compact proportions suggest a focus on bold clarity in short text elements and identity-driven applications.
Round characters like O/Q read as squarish-rounded rather than purely circular, reinforcing a technical, constructed voice. The numerals share the same compact, thick-stroke logic, making them visually consistent for labels and interface readouts.