Sans Superellipse Orlah 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bond 4F' by 4th february, 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Folio B EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Folio SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, ui labels, industrial, utilitarian, modern, compact, assertive, space saving, clarity, impact, systematic tone, modernization, condensed, blocky, monoline, rounded corners, high legibility.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with a sturdy, squared-off construction and subtly rounded corners that soften the rectangles and bowls. Curves tend toward superelliptic forms, giving letters like O/C/G and numerals like 0/8/9 a compact, rounded-rectangle feel rather than a purely geometric circle. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall rhythm is tight and efficient. Uppercase shapes are straight-backed and vertical, while lowercase forms keep simple, pragmatic silhouettes (single-storey a and g, short-armed r), maintaining a consistent, engineered texture in text.
Best suited for short to medium-length settings where compact width and strong presence are beneficial, such as headlines, posters, and signage. It also fits interface labels, navigation, and packaging where dense information needs to stay clear at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is functional and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, industrial clarity. Its compact shapes and dense color feel confident and workmanlike, leaning more toward signage and system typography than expressive or delicate branding.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, high-impact sans that remains clean and readable, combining straight, engineered stems with softened superelliptic rounding to balance firmness with approachability.
The sample text shows strong line-to-line consistency and a uniform stroke presence that produces a dark, even typographic color. Distinctive details include the squared, condensed proportions of the capitals and the rounded-rectangle bowls that keep the design from feeling overly rigid.