Sans Rounded Esga 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, posters, packaging, headlines, retro tech, industrial, arcade, utilitarian, futuristic, technical voice, grid coherence, retro computing, display clarity, octagonal, rounded, geometric, boxy, modular.
A compact, geometric sans with largely uniform stroke weight and a strongly modular construction. Letterforms are built from straight segments with chamfered, octagonal turns and consistently rounded terminals, producing a soft-edged but angular silhouette. Counters tend toward rectangular or faceted shapes, and the overall spacing and rhythm are even and grid-like, supporting a steady, mechanical texture in lines of text. Figures echo the same faceted geometry, with clearly differentiated forms and minimal contrast.
Well suited to UI labels, dashboards, and interface-like layouts where consistent rhythm and compact proportions help with alignment. It also works effectively for headlines, posters, and packaging that want a retro-tech or industrial flavor, and for short text blocks where its distinctive faceting can carry the visual identity.
The faceted geometry and steady rhythm evoke a retro-digital, industrial tone—like labeling on hardware, instrumentation, or classic arcade interfaces. Rounded ends keep the mood friendly, while the angular corners maintain a technical, engineered feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a cohesive, machine-made voice by combining a strict modular skeleton with softened terminals. Its consistent geometry and steady spacing suggest an emphasis on clarity, repeatable shapes, and an instantly recognizable technical character.
Distinctive chamfers appear at many corners (notably in C/G/O/Q and several numerals), giving the design an octagonal “cut” aesthetic. The lowercase maintains the same constructed logic as the uppercase, and the dot on i/j is a simple, compact point that suits the font’s minimal detailing.