Sans Superellipse Ornut 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, modern, technical, clean, industrial, utilitarian, space saving, systemic design, clarity, distinct geometry, condensed, superelliptical, rounded corners, monoline, closed apertures.
A condensed sans with monoline strokes and a squared, superelliptical construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle corners, giving bowls and counters a compact, engineered feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are mostly flat and verticals dominate, producing a tall, tight rhythm; several forms use softened interior corners and restrained curves to keep the texture even. The lowercase is straightforward and compact, with a single-storey “a” and a tight, closed “e,” while numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry for consistent color in text and display.
Well suited to space-conscious headlines, posters, and packaging where a tall, compact sans is needed without losing legibility. Its systematic geometry also fits signage, UI labels, and brand systems that want a clean, technical character with distinctive squared-round forms.
The overall tone is modern and functional, with a subtle retro-tech flavor that recalls industrial labeling and streamlined signage. Its tight proportions and squared-round curves feel efficient and controlled, projecting clarity and a no-nonsense voice rather than warmth or calligraphy.
The design appears intended to merge condensed efficiency with a distinctive superelliptical geometry, creating a clean sans that reads clearly while offering a recognizable, engineered silhouette. Consistent corner rounding and monoline strokes suggest an emphasis on uniformity and repeatable shapes for reliable typographic color.
In running text the condensed proportions create a dense, vertical cadence, while the rounded-rect bowls help maintain smoothness despite the narrow set. The repeating corner radius across letters and figures reinforces a coherent system-like look, making the font feel designed from a consistent geometric grid.