Sans Superellipse Orkoy 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamelton' by Alex Khoroshok, 'Nomenclatur' by Aronetiv, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Allrounder Grotesk Compressed' by Identity Letters, 'PF Square Sans Condensed Pro' by Parachute, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, confident, contemporary, punchy, impact, clarity, robustness, modernity, geometric consistency, sturdy, blocky, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with squared-off geometry softened by rounded corners and superellipse-like bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing dense letterforms and strong color on the page. Curves tend toward rounded-rectangle shapes, while terminals are largely blunt; counters are tight but remain open enough for display readability. The overall rhythm is steady and upright, with slightly condensed-feeling proportions in many letters and a robust, engineered silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where dense weight and compact shapes help text stand out. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, industrial voice and consistent, blocky numerals. In longer passages it will feel forceful and can become visually heavy, making it more appropriate for short to medium runs.
The font projects an industrial, no-nonsense tone—confident, sturdy, and pragmatic. Its rounded-square construction adds a contemporary, product-design feel, balancing toughness with approachability. The result is assertive and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a controlled, geometric construction—emphasizing robust presence, tight spacing behavior, and rounded-square forms that read as modern and engineered.
Uppercase forms read as solid blocks with simplified structure, while the lowercase maintains clear, single-storey-style shapes and compact apertures. Numerals follow the same squared-rounded logic, matching the weight and density of the letters for consistent set text and prominent figures.