Sans Rounded Esma 2 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, playful, retro, techy, casual, approachability, impact, clarity, retro tech, rounded, chunky, soft, geometric, high-contrast-free.
A heavy, monoline sans built from soft, rounded rectangles and smooth curves, with consistently blunted terminals and generously rounded corners throughout. Curves stay broad and open, counters are compact but clear, and joins are simplified, giving letters a sturdy, uniform texture. Proportions skew wide with stable, square-like silhouettes in many glyphs, and the figures follow the same softened, blocky construction for a cohesive alphanumeric set.
It performs best in headlines, labels, and branding where a bold, soft-edged voice is desirable—such as packaging, posters, wayfinding, and product UI elements. In longer text it creates a dense, highly uniform color that suits punchy statements, captions, or short blocks rather than airy editorial reading.
The overall tone is approachable and slightly toy-like, pairing a friendly softness with a utilitarian, screen-forward regularity. Its rounded geometry evokes a retro-digital or industrial labeling feel while staying informal and welcoming.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum solidity and consistency with a rounded, approachable finish, balancing a functional, grid-friendly structure with a playful, retro character.
The design leans on simplified forms and even stroke behavior, creating a steady rhythm in text and a strong, graphic presence in short strings. Rounded corners and broad shoulders help prevent harshness at large sizes, while the compact apertures and thick strokes increase visual density in paragraphs.