Sans Superellipse Orlip 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, condensed, assertive, modern, space saving, high impact, systematic geometry, signage clarity, blocky, geometric, rounded corners, vertical stress, compact.
A condensed, heavy sans with squared-off, softly rounded corners and largely monoline construction. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical feel, while vertical stems stay straight and firm. The proportions are tall and tightly packed with short ascenders and deep, narrow descenders, producing a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are predominantly flat and clean, and the overall spacing reads compact, designed to stack words densely without losing clarity at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold typographic branding where space is tight and impact is needed. It can work well on packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from a compact footprint and strong, uniform letterforms.
The tone is direct and utilitarian, with an industrial, signage-like confidence. Its compressed width and sturdy strokes create a punchy, attention-grabbing voice that feels contemporary and no-nonsense rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient display sans that maximizes presence in narrow columns. Its rounded-rectangle geometry suggests a deliberate systemization for consistency and a modern, engineered look.
Round letters like O and C read as tall, squarish ovals with softened corners, reinforcing a consistent geometric system across the set. In the sample text the dense texture and narrow apertures create a solid typographic color, favoring impact and uniformity over airiness at smaller sizes.