Sans Superellipse Orlus 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'EF Franklin Gothic' by Elsner+Flake, 'Franklin Gothic' by Linotype, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Franklin Gothic SB' and 'Franklin Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, condensed, poster, retro, punchy, athletic, space-saving, impact, headline, blocky, rounded, compact, bulky, high-impact.
This typeface is a compact, heavy display design with tightly packed proportions and blunt, rounded-rectangle construction in the curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing dense black shapes and strong vertical emphasis, while terminals are clipped and sturdy rather than tapered. Counters are relatively small and squarish, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) feel built from softened corners more than true circles. Overall spacing is firm and economical, creating a tall, stacked rhythm that holds together well in large settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, display typography, logos/wordmarks, sports or event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for labels and signage where strong presence and condensed fit are more important than long-form readability.
The tone is forceful and energetic, with a slightly vintage, poster-like solidity. Its compressed silhouettes and chunky forms suggest confidence and urgency, leaning toward sports, headlines, and attention-grabbing signage rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectilinear curves and firm terminals to create a cohesive, billboard-ready texture. Its consistent, blocky construction prioritizes immediacy and legibility at display sizes.
Uppercase forms read especially architectural and columnar, while the lowercase keeps similarly stout proportions with simple, single-storey constructions where applicable. Numerals are equally dense and compact, matching the headline-forward texture of the letters.