Sans Rounded Tabi 14 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, bubbly, approachability, impact, nostalgia, informality, fun, soft, rounded, blunt, compact, lively.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated strokes, large counters, and consistently softened corners. The forms lean on simple geometric construction but keep a slightly organic, hand-cut feel through subtle asymmetries and varied internal spacing. Terminals are blunt and fully rounded, joins are smooth, and curves are generous, producing a dense, high-impact silhouette. Lowercase shapes are sturdy and compact, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a softly hooked f; numerals follow the same bulbous, low-contrast logic for strong visual consistency.
This style excels in short, bold applications such as headlines, poster typography, logo wordmarks, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a friendly presence is needed. It can also work for children’s content and informal signage, especially when set with extra spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness that feels cheerful rather than formal. Its bouncy rhythm and exaggerated weight suggest a fun, nostalgic sensibility suited to casual, personality-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable voice—combining a stout, attention-grabbing weight with rounded, non-threatening shapes. It prioritizes character and warmth over neutrality, aiming for memorable display typography.
At paragraph scale the texture is dark and tight, so it reads best with generous tracking and leading. Distinctive, rounded apertures and counters help keep letters recognizable despite the very heavy stroke weight.