Sans Superellipse Orbay 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, and 'Vinyl' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, industrial, confident, utilitarian, techy, space saving, high impact, clarity, modernity, condensed, geometric, compact, clean, sturdy.
This typeface has a compact, condensed build with heavy, even stroke weight and squared-off curves that read as rounded-rectangle forms. Counters are tight and fairly uniform, producing a dense texture and strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are predominantly blunt and clean, with minimal modulation and a consistent, engineered feel across rounds and straights. The lowercase shows straightforward construction with simple joins and a crisp, functional silhouette, while numerals and caps keep the same compact, blocky logic.
It works best where space is limited but high impact is needed—headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging callouts, and environmental or wayfinding-style messaging. Its dense color and compact proportions also make it a strong choice for UI labels and short, emphasis-driven text blocks.
The overall tone is modern and no-nonsense, projecting strength and efficiency rather than softness or ornament. Its condensed, punchy shapes feel suited to contemporary interfaces and industrial branding, with a slightly technical, sign-like directness.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, space-saving sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangular skeleton that stays highly consistent across the set. The emphasis is on clarity and presence, balancing strict structure with softened corners to avoid harshness.
Round letters like C, G, O, and Q maintain a squarish curvature that reinforces the structured personality, while the narrow widths amplify impact in tight spaces. The bold punctuation and sturdy figures contribute to a clear, assertive color in text, especially at larger sizes.