Sans Superellipse Orlus 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, condensed, industrial, retro, assertive, maximum impact, space saving, geometric uniformity, brand presence, blocky, rounded corners, compact, geometric, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off construction softened by rounded corners. Curves are built from superellipse-like bowls and rounded-rectangle counters, producing a blocky, uniform rhythm with minimal modulation. Proportions are tight and vertically oriented, with short apertures and sturdy joins that keep shapes dense and graphic. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, compressed stance, making the overall texture dark and consistent in mass.
Best suited to large-scale settings where density and impact are desired, such as headlines, posters, storefront/signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or product packaging where a compact, sturdy presence helps maximize information in limited space.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a slightly retro, poster-like punch. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly polish to an otherwise hard-edged, industrial voice, reading as confident and attention-seeking rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compressed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms robust and consistent. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and even texture for display typography that remains coherent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Round letters like O/C/G maintain a distinctly squarish silhouette, and the lowercase follows the same geometric logic as the capitals, reinforcing a cohesive, engineered look. The overall color on the page is strong, with tight internal space that favors impact over airiness.