Sans Superellipse Orkad 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Trade Gothic' by Linotype, and 'News Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, athletic, utilitarian, retro, assertive, space saving, high impact, sturdy legibility, geometric consistency, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy strokes and squared, rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction. Curves are tightened into flat-sided bowls and counters, giving letters a blocky, engineered silhouette with minimal modulation. Terminals are clean and blunt, corners are consistently softened, and spacing feels efficient, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. Uppercase forms are tall and straight-sided, while the lowercase keeps similarly sturdy proportions with simple, no-nonsense shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold brand moments where a compact width and strong silhouette are useful. It also fits packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style graphics that benefit from an efficient, rugged sans with squared, rounded forms.
The overall tone is tough and direct, with a practical, industrial energy. Its squared curves and dense rhythm suggest signage, equipment labeling, and sports or workwear aesthetics rather than delicate editorial refinement.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using superellipse-based forms to balance hardness and approachability. The consistent, squared geometry aims for reliable legibility and a sturdy, contemporary-utility voice.
Numerals match the same squared, compact logic and read well at display sizes. The simplified geometry and tight counters create strong presence, but small sizes may benefit from generous leading and careful tracking to keep interiors from feeling congested.