Sans Rounded Kima 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social, airy, friendly, playful, casual, minimal, distinctive display, friendly tone, space saving, clean simplicity, condensed, monoline, rounded, tall, clean.
A tall, condensed monoline sans with soft, rounded terminals and gently simplified geometry. Strokes maintain an even weight throughout, with narrow counters and a consistently vertical stance. Curves are smooth and slightly elongated, giving letters like C, O, and S a slim, oval feel, while verticals in H, N, and U read straight and steady. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact widths and restrained detailing that keeps the texture clean at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short copy, and display settings where its tall, condensed personality can carry the layout. It works well for branding and packaging that benefit from a friendly, modern signal, and for posters or social graphics where vertical rhythm helps create a strong typographic column.
The narrow proportions and rounded endings create a light-footed, approachable tone that feels modern and a bit whimsical. Its elongated shapes add a quirky elegance, making the voice feel friendly rather than technical. Overall it reads as casual and upbeat, with a hand-drawn-like warmth despite its clean construction.
The design appears intended to provide a distinctive condensed voice with soft, rounded endings—balancing clarity with character. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified forms suggest an emphasis on clean display usability while maintaining a personable, playful tone.
Digit forms follow the same slender, rounded construction, keeping a consistent color alongside the alphabet. The design’s tight interior spaces and condensed build emphasize verticality and can become visually dense at smaller sizes, while remaining distinctive and stylish for headings.