Sans Superellipse Orbab 18 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, modern, utilitarian, industrial, clean, compact impact, modern clarity, space efficiency, strong voice, compact, sturdy, geometric, rounded, dense.
A compact, heavy sans with superelliptical curves and squared-off rounding that keeps bowls and counters tight and efficient. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, even color in text. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, and the overall rhythm is driven by straight-sided verticals paired with rounded-rectangle curves. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the numerals match the same robust, compact construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for headlines, branding, packaging, and signage where a compact, high-impact sans is needed. It can also work for UI labels and short bursts of copy when a sturdy, modern tone is desired, though long passages will appear dense due to the heavy strokes and tight counters.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, engineered feel. Its tight proportions and solid shapes read as confident and functional rather than expressive, giving it an industrial clarity suited to straightforward messaging.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual strength in a compact footprint, combining geometric structure with softened corners for a modern, approachable edge. The consistent stroke weight and disciplined rounding suggest an emphasis on clarity, uniformity, and strong display performance.
In the sample text, the weight and compact spacing create strong presence and high impact, especially in headlines and short blocks. The round forms stay disciplined—more rounded-rectangle than circular—which reinforces a structured, modern personality.