Sans Superellipse Orkeg 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, retro, assertive, technical, compact impact, high visibility, industrial tone, geometric coherence, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, vertical stress.
A condensed, heavy sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, while vertical strokes stay straight and dominant. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, producing a compact, poster-like rhythm with tight internal space. Capitals are tall and uniform, and the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure with simple shoulders and compact bowls. Numerals follow the same blocky geometry, with clear, sturdy forms and minimal modulation across strokes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage where a compact footprint and strong presence help. It can also work for branding accents and UI callouts when a sturdy, condensed voice is desired.
The overall tone is pragmatic and forceful, with a slightly retro-industrial flavor. Its narrow, tall silhouettes and squared rounding feel engineered and functional, communicating firmness and clarity rather than softness or elegance.
The font appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-visibility sans with a cohesive rounded-rectangle geometry. Its design prioritizes strong structure, dense texture, and a practical display voice reminiscent of utilitarian typography.
The design leans on strong verticals and rounded-corner geometry for cohesion, giving lines of text a dense, even texture. Large sizes emphasize its bold, sign-painting and labeling character; at smaller sizes the tight counters and condensed spacing can make text feel compact and intense.