Sans Rounded Elgo 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Navigator' by Andrew Footit, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, and 'Corporative Sans Round Condensed' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, children's media, friendly, playful, approachable, soft, casual, soften tone, friendly display, approachable branding, high-impact headings, rounded, chunky, bubbly, smooth, monoline-ish.
A rounded sans with heavy, smooth strokes and consistently softened terminals. Letterforms lean on simple geometric skeletons, but with subtly irregular, hand-drawn-like curvature that keeps counters open and shapes lively. Bowls and stems are thick and even, joins are gently filleted, and diagonals (as in V, W, X, Y) are broad and sturdy. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, short ascenders/descenders, and generous internal space that helps maintain clarity despite the weight.
Best suited for display-forward work where a friendly voice is helpful: logos, packaging, signage, posters, and social graphics. It also works well for short headlines and pull quotes, particularly in contexts aimed at families, food, lifestyle, or education where warmth and approachability are key.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and inviting, with a kid-friendly, upbeat personality. Its soft edges and slightly bouncy rhythm suggest friendliness and ease rather than precision or austerity, making it feel modern and cheerful.
Likely designed to deliver a highly legible, characterful rounded sans that feels gentle and contemporary. The softened terminals and simplified, open forms aim to keep heavy text from feeling harsh while preserving readability in attention-grabbing sizes.
The numerals share the same rounded construction, with an especially soft, approachable feel in 2, 3, 5, and 9. The design maintains a consistent softness across straight and curved strokes, giving text a cohesive, cushiony texture at display sizes.