Sans Rounded Alkob 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'OCR-A AI' by Apply Interactive, 'OCR-A' by Bitstream, 'OCR-A EF' and 'OCR-A EF Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'OCR A Extended' by Monotype, 'OCR One' by ParaType, and 'OCR-A M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, dashboards, coding, packaging, signage, friendly, techy, retro, casual, approachable, clarity, consistency, softened tech, grid alignment, utility, rounded, soft corners, compact, geometric, high contrast-free.
A clean, monoline sans with consistently rounded terminals and softened corners throughout. Forms are built from simple geometric strokes—straight stems, gentle curves, and squared-off counters—creating a tidy, modular rhythm. The overall proportions feel compact and evenly set, with clear, open apertures and uniform stroke endings that keep letters legible even in dense strings. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, giving the set a cohesive, system-like appearance.
Well suited to UI labels, dashboards, and system-style typography where consistent character width and a steady rhythm help alignment. The friendly rounding also works for packaging, wayfinding, and branding accents that want a technical but approachable voice, especially at small to medium sizes.
The rounded, even stroke treatment gives the font a friendly, low-friction tone, while its disciplined geometry reads as modern and technical. It balances a utilitarian, interface-like clarity with a mild retro flavor reminiscent of softened terminal/industrial lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical, grid-friendly sans that stays readable in structured layouts, while using rounded terminals to reduce visual hardness. It aims for a dependable, systemlike texture that can handle mixed alphanumerics and short text blocks without drawing attention to itself.
Uppercase and lowercase are visually well differentiated, with simplified shapes that favor clarity over calligraphic nuance. The punctuation and figures match the same softened, engineered construction, supporting consistent texture in mixed content such as codes, labels, and short passages.