Sans Superellipse Orguw 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, poster, retro, confident, playful, punchy, impact, compactness, approachability, display clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A condensed, heavy display face with compact proportions and softened, rounded corners. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal contrast, producing a dense, solid texture. Curves tend to feel like squarish rounds, giving bowls and counters a superellipse-like geometry, while terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. Spacing is tight and the rhythm is strongly vertical, with simplified forms that prioritize impact over fine detail.
Best suited for display work such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and bold signage where a compact, high-impact word shape is desirable. It works well in short bursts of text and large sizes, especially in layouts that need strong vertical presence and economical width.
The font projects a bold, assertive tone with a slightly whimsical edge from its rounded-rectangle construction. It feels vintage-leaning and attention-seeking, suitable for energetic messaging where readability at larger sizes and strong silhouette matter most. The overall mood is confident and friendly rather than formal.
This design appears intended as a compact, high-impact sans for attention-grabbing typography, combining dense weight with softened geometry to keep the tone approachable. The rounded-rectangular construction suggests a focus on consistent, sturdy silhouettes that remain legible and distinctive in bold display settings.
Uppercase shapes read as sturdy and compact, while lowercase maintains a large, prominent x-height that keeps text color dark and even. Numerals and punctuation match the same chunky, rounded structure, supporting consistent headline settings. The condensed width amplifies emphasis in stacked lines and tight layouts.