Sans Superellipse Porak 14 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Biosphere' by Fype Co and 'Hyperspace Race' and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, condensed, industrial, authoritative, retro, urban, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric cohesion, blocky, rounded corners, monoline, compact.
A compact, tightly set sans with tall proportions and a strongly condensed footprint. Strokes are essentially uniform and end in squared terminals softened by rounded-rectangle corners, giving counters a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Curves and joins are simplified and sturdy, producing a consistent, poster-like rhythm with minimal modulation. The lowercase maintains a large, prominent x-height with short ascenders and descenders, and the overall drawing favors clear verticality and strong silhouette over delicate detail.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where space is limited but impact is needed, such as posters, editorial covers, product packaging, and brand wordmarks. It can also work effectively for signage and short UI labels when a compact, high-presence condensed style is desired.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a modern-industrial edge and a hint of vintage poster or signage DNA. Its narrow, packed forms feel efficient and compressed, projecting urgency and impact. The rounded-rect geometry adds a friendly smoothness that tempers the otherwise hard, condensed stance.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using a rounded-rect construction to keep forms sturdy and cohesive. The intention appears to balance a hard-working, industrial voice with softened corners for smoother legibility and a more approachable finish.
The design’s geometry reads especially well in all-caps settings, where the rectangular counters and tight internal spaces create a cohesive, punchy texture. Curved letters keep a flattened, squared-off roundness, reinforcing a consistent system across the alphabet and numerals.