Sans Superellipse Orlud 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue' by Dharma Type, 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, 'Redgar' by Graphite, 'Letterboard' by Sunday Creative Co., and 'Marce' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, brand marks, packaging, industrial, sturdy, no-nonsense, modern, workwear, space-saving, impact, utility, contemporary softening, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact.
This typeface uses compact, condensed proportions and heavy, even strokes with minimal modulation. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared counters and softened corners rather than fully circular bowls. Terminals are mostly blunt and vertical, with tight apertures and a strong, uniform rhythm. Lowercase forms lean utilitarian, with a single-storey “a” and sturdy, simplified joins; numerals follow the same compact, engineered construction for a consistent color in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where compact width and high visual impact are helpful—posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for UI labels or navigation where a condensed, sturdy voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is tough and functional, evoking industrial labeling and straightforward signage. Its rounded-square construction softens the impact just enough to feel contemporary, but the dominant impression remains solid, pragmatic, and assertive.
The design intent appears to be a space-efficient, high-impact sans with a rounded-rectilinear skeleton—combining an engineered, utilitarian structure with slightly softened corners for a modern, approachable finish.
Spacing appears relatively tight for the width, reinforcing a dense, economical texture. The caps read especially tall and monolithic, while the lowercase keeps a simple, workmanlike presence that emphasizes clarity over ornament.