Sans Superellipse Ormak 11 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, industrial, assertive, poster-ready, functional, space-saving, impact, display clarity, modern utility, system consistency, blocky, compact, closed apertures, rounded corners, dense.
A compact, condensed sans with tall proportions and a dense color on the page. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls rather than fully geometric circles. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be closed, creating sturdy, compact letterforms. Terminals are generally blunt and squared with subtly softened corners, giving the face a machined, uniform rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding systems where condensed width helps fit more characters per line without losing impact. It can also work for signage and labels that benefit from strong, uniform strokes and a compact footprint. For extended text, it will perform better in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes, callouts) than in long reading passages due to its dense counters and narrow rhythm.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian: a no-nonsense condensed voice that reads as industrial and contemporary. Its narrow stance and dense texture push it toward attention-grabbing, high-impact messaging rather than quiet neutrality, while the softened corners keep it from feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a heavy, uniform stroke with superellipse-based rounding to keep forms cohesive and contemporary. Its consistent, compressed structure suggests a focus on display efficiency and a strong, industrial-leaning presence across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms look especially vertical and monolithic, with simplified joins and limited interior space. The lowercase maintains a high x-height and compact counters, supporting strong presence at larger sizes; at smaller sizes the tight openings may reduce clarity. Numerals match the same compact, heavy construction, reinforcing a consistent, signage-like feel.