Sans Superellipse Orbas 15 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Plaquette' by FaceType, 'Neusa' by Inhouse Type, 'Opinion Pro' by Mint Type, 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, industrial, authoritative, efficient, friendly, impact, compactness, clarity, modernity, approachability, squared-round, compact, geometric, sturdy, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-round construction and broadly uniform stroke weight. Curves resolve into softened corners and superellipse-like bowls, giving letters a sturdy, machined feel rather than a purely circular geometry. Counters are tight and apertures tend to be modest, producing a dense texture in paragraphs and a strong silhouette in display sizes. Spacing appears disciplined and even, supporting a steady horizontal rhythm, while the numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, blocky presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact sans is needed. Its dense color and squared-round forms also work well for signage, labels, and packaging, and it can serve UI/wayfinding roles when set with ample size and spacing to offset the tight counters.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, balancing firmness with approachability through its rounded corners. It reads as confident and directive, with a clean, no-nonsense voice suited to contemporary interfaces and branding that wants impact without sharpness.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient voice with a contemporary, engineered personality. By combining geometric structure with softened corners, it aims for strong readability and presence while avoiding harshness.
Round letters like O/Q and lowercase bowls show a rounded-rectangle bias, and joins are clean and minimally expressive. The lowercase has straightforward, simplified forms (single-storey shapes where typical) that reinforce a functional, signage-like clarity.