Sans Rounded Enda 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev Rounded' by Device, 'Ciutadella' and 'Ciutadella Rounded' by Emtype Foundry, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, ui labels, friendly, modern, approachable, playful, clean, approachability, soft modernity, display clarity, brand friendliness, soft, rounded, chunky, smooth, informal.
A rounded sans with heavy, even strokes and softly curved terminals throughout. Forms are built from simple geometric-ish structures with generous rounding at joins and corners, creating a smooth, blunted silhouette rather than crisp edges. Counters are open and legible, and the overall rhythm is steady with slightly condensed-looking uppercase alongside more buoyant lowercase shapes. The numerals and punctuation follow the same softened treatment, with rounded corners and consistent stroke thickness for a cohesive texture in text.
Well suited to display settings such as headlines, brand marks, packaging, and posters where a friendly, contemporary presence is desired. It can also work for UI labels and short interface copy when a soft, approachable tone is needed, especially at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a casual friendliness that feels contemporary and non-intimidating. Its rounded construction reads as upbeat and personable rather than formal or technical, lending a light, optimistic voice to headlines and short messages.
The letterforms suggest an intention to balance high legibility with a softened, welcoming personality. By using consistent stroke weight and rounded terminals, the design aims to deliver a sturdy, modern sans that feels playful and accessible in everyday communication.
The design’s uniform stroke weight and rounded terminals give it strong sign-like clarity, while the softened corners reduce harshness at large sizes. In running text, the dense weight creates a dark, solid color, making it feel best when given ample whitespace and comfortable line spacing.