Sans Superellipse Orkom 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, modern, utilitarian, confident, clean, compact, space efficiency, clarity, impact, systematic geometry, geometric, square-round, monoline, high-clarity, dense.
A compact, heavy sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly square-rounded construction. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a superellipse feel (notably in C, G, O, and the numerals). Terminals are mostly flat and crisp, joins are firm, and overall spacing is tight, producing a dense, efficient texture. The lowercase follows the same structured logic with straightforward forms and minimal modulation, while figures are sturdy and highly legible.
Well-suited to headlines, logos, and brand systems that need a compact, high-impact sans. It also fits wayfinding, packaging, and UI labels where sturdy letterforms and clear numerals are important. For paragraphs, it’s likely best in short bursts (captions, callouts, subheads) where its dense color supports emphasis.
The tone is contemporary and no-nonsense, with an engineered, signage-like directness. Its compact proportions and squared curves convey strength and practicality rather than softness or ornament, yielding a confident voice suited to clear communication.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum clarity and impact in limited horizontal space, using a consistent square-rounded geometry to create a cohesive, contemporary voice. Its simplified, sturdy forms prioritize reproducibility and legibility across display and functional typography contexts.
The design maintains consistent rounding and corner radii across letters and numerals, which helps unify mixed-case settings. The heavy weight and compact width create strong word shapes, but the overall color is dense, suggesting it will read most comfortably with adequate tracking and line spacing in longer settings.