Sans Superellipse Orluy 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, assertive, industrial, condensed, modern, no-nonsense, space saving, high impact, sturdy tone, modern utility, blocky, compact, tall, uniform, square-rounded.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly managed spacing. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a sturdy, poster-like texture. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squared-off softness rather than true circular forms. Terminals are clean and blunt, and apertures tend to be relatively closed, producing a dense, efficient rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where a dense, high-impact texture is an advantage, such as posters, packaging panels, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for signage and UI labels when space is constrained and a firm, legible tone is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a contemporary, industrial edge. Its compressed stance and blocky rounding feel purposeful and direct, emphasizing impact over delicacy. The voice reads confident and workmanlike—well suited to messaging that needs to sound firm and uncomplicated.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using squared-rounded construction to keep forms contemporary and cohesive. Its consistent stroke weight and blunt terminals prioritize solidity and straightforward readability over expressive contrast or calligraphic nuance.
Uppercase forms are tall and straight-sided, while lowercase maintains strong verticality with compact counters. The numerals follow the same squared-round construction, keeping a consistent texture across mixed alphanumeric settings. In longer lines, the dark color can build quickly, so generous line spacing helps preserve clarity.