Sans Superellipse Orliz 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Autogate' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, poster, condensed, assertive, modern, space saving, high impact, modern utility, signage clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, mechanical.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly contained, rounded-rectangle shaping in bowls and counters. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with squared terminals softened by superelliptical rounding, producing a blocky yet polished silhouette. Curves stay taut and verticals dominate, giving letters a compressed, vertical rhythm; rounds like C, O, and G read more like squared ovals than circles. The lowercase is built for size and presence, with a tall x-height, short ascenders/descenders, and simplified, sturdy joins throughout.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where compact width and strong presence are assets. It can also work for brand marks and short UI labels that need to stay punchy in limited space, while longer paragraphs may feel visually dense due to the tight, tall construction.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a contemporary, engineered feel. Its condensed, high-impact forms suggest urgency and clarity, leaning toward industrial signage and headline-driven communication rather than delicate editorial nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using superelliptical rounding to keep the heavy forms clean and contemporary. It prioritizes bold legibility and a consistent, engineered rhythm for display-oriented typography.
In text settings the font maintains a consistent, dark texture with minimal stroke modulation, which helps it hold together in short bursts and large sizes. The squared-round geometry gives a distinctive “compressed superellipse” flavor that reads as both functional and stylized.