Sans Superellipse Orrav 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ramsey' by Associated Typographics, 'FF District' by FontFont, 'Francker' and 'Francker Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Juhl' by The Northern Block, and 'Hydrargyrum' by Type Minds (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, signage, posters, branding, techy, utilitarian, industrial, futuristic, clean, systemic design, modernization, impact, clarity, tech branding, squared-round, modular, compact, blocky, geometric.
A geometric sans built from squared, superellipse-like curves and straight segments, giving most forms a rounded-rectangle skeleton. Strokes are consistently heavy with crisp terminals and only minimal modulation, while corners are broadly radiused rather than sharply cut. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, and curves resolve into flat-ish shoulders and bowls, producing a sturdy, engineered rhythm. Proportions feel slightly condensed with firm verticals; diagonals in letters like A, V, W, and Y are straightforward and sturdy, and the numeral set matches the same rounded-square logic.
Best suited for headlines, interface labels, navigation, and signage where a compact, high-contrast-in-mass silhouette helps words pop. It also fits technology and product branding, packaging callouts, and poster typography that benefits from a robust, geometric voice.
The overall tone is technical and pragmatic, with a contemporary, machine-made feel. Its rounded-square geometry reads modern and futuristic without becoming playful, projecting a controlled, instrument-panel kind of confidence.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a practical, readable sans with a strong display presence. It prioritizes uniformity and a system-driven aesthetic, aligning letters and numerals into a cohesive, tech-oriented texture.
In text, the dense bowls and tight apertures create a solid, high-ink texture that favors clarity at display sizes. The squarish curves and short joins emphasize a modular system, helping headings look consistent and logo-like across mixed case and numerals.