Sans Superellipse Porak 13 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, technical, modern, space saving, systematic look, modern utility, display impact, monolinear, tall, compact, rounded corners, rectilinear.
A tall, tightly set sans with monolinear strokes and a compact footprint. Curves are largely resolved as rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving counters and bowls a squarish softness rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly straight and clean, with minimal modulation and crisp interior corners; joins stay controlled and geometric. The result is a consistent, vertical rhythm with compact apertures and sturdy, simplified silhouettes across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short-form settings where a strong vertical presence is helpful: headlines, posters, and narrow spaces such as packaging panels or wayfinding. It can also work for branding that wants a compact, technical voice, especially in uppercase-forward layouts.
The tone feels functional and engineered—more signage-and-system than expressive calligraphy. Its condensed stance and squared-round geometry evoke industrial labeling, retro technical equipment, and contemporary UI minimalism, reading as confident and matter-of-fact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and economy of space through a condensed build and a superellipse-influenced geometry. It prioritizes clear, repeatable shapes and a uniform stroke system for a streamlined, industrial-modern look.
Round letters like O/Q and numerals such as 0/8/9 keep a squircle structure, while diagonals in A/V/W/X remain sharply linear, reinforcing the geometric construction. The punctuation and dots appear small and firm, supporting a disciplined, no-frills texture in text.