Sans Superellipse Orlip 12 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Redgar' by Graphite, 'Agharti' by That That Creative, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, condensed, industrial, poster-ready, retro, space-saving, high impact, strong voice, signage clarity, compact, tall, blocky, rounded, crisp.
A compact, condensed sans with tall proportions and tight counters. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear, with subtly rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves that keep bowls and terminals smooth rather than geometric-perfect. The narrow set width and firm vertical rhythm create a strong texture in paragraphs, while the punctuation and figures follow the same sturdy, high-contrast-from-background silhouette for a consistent, dark typographic color.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding systems that need maximum impact in limited horizontal space. It also works well for signage and packaging where a condensed, high-density word shape helps maintain legibility and presence at a distance.
The overall tone feels assertive and utilitarian, with a slightly retro display flavor reminiscent of compressed signage and headline typography. Its dense, upright stance reads confident and efficient, prioritizing impact and clarity over softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient voice: tall, compressed letterforms with smooth, rounded-rectangle curves that stay readable while producing a bold, attention-grabbing texture. It aims to balance industrial rigidity with softened curvature for a modernized condensed display look.
Round letters maintain a squarish, superelliptical character rather than circular forms, which reinforces a constructed, engineered feel. The condensed proportions make diagonals and joins read sharp and energetic, especially in letters like V, W, X, and Y.