Sans Superellipse Orbas 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN 2014' by ParaType and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, industrial, confident, utilitarian, compact, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern utility, condensed, geometric, blocky, rounded corners, tight spacing.
A condensed, heavy sans with a geometric construction and subtly rounded corners that read as superellipse-like rather than fully circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing a dense, even texture in text. Curves are controlled and compact, with counters that stay fairly tight; round letters like O/C/G feel more like rounded rectangles than perfect ovals. Terminals are generally flat and squared-off, and the overall rhythm is tall and compressed, built for strong vertical presence.
Best suited to display settings where space is limited but impact is needed—headlines, posters, product packaging, branding marks, and wayfinding/signage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a dense, assertive typographic voice is desired, though its heaviness and tight counters make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, industrial feel. Its compact proportions and firm shapes convey efficiency and authority, leaning more functional than friendly while still avoiding sharp harshness thanks to the softened corners.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans that stays clean and contemporary while borrowing the steady geometry of rounded-rectangle forms. It prioritizes bold presence, consistent texture, and space efficiency for prominent messaging.
In the sample text, the weight and condensed width create a strong headline color and allow long lines to stay compact. Uppercase forms feel particularly punchy and uniform, while lowercase maintains clarity with sturdy bowls and clear ascenders/descenders; numerals share the same blocky, compact logic for a cohesive set.