Sans Superellipse Orbab 11 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont, 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, assertive, utilitarian, clean, compact, impact, compactness, clarity, geometric character, squared, rounded, blocky, sturdy, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction in the bowls and counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a solid, even texture. Curves resolve into slightly squared corners and flattened arcs, giving letters like C, G, O, and e a geometric, machined feel. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt; apertures are relatively tight, and the overall spacing reads dense and efficient. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, short extenders, and a sturdy, vertical rhythm; figures are similarly monoline and compact with broad, stable silhouettes.
Best suited to display roles where impact and compactness are priorities—headlines, posters, brand marks, and product packaging. It can also work for wayfinding and short UI labels where a firm, geometric voice is desired, though the tight apertures suggest avoiding very small sizes or overly long passages.
The tone is modern and no-nonsense, with a confident, industrial edge. Its squared-round geometry feels engineered rather than humanist, projecting clarity and control. The weight and tight apertures add intensity, making the font feel emphatic and purposeful rather than delicate or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans with a distinctive squared-round skeleton. By combining heavy strokes with superelliptical curves and blunt terminals, it aims for high-impact legibility and a contemporary, engineered aesthetic.
In the sample text, the font maintains a strong, dark typographic color and holds its shape well at large sizes. Round letters appear more like softened rectangles than circles, and joins stay crisp, reinforcing a structured, signage-like personality.