Sans Rounded Elle 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, friendly, playful, approachable, soft, modern, soft impact, friendly tone, display clarity, modern simplicity, rounded, bubbly, geometric, chunky, high-contrast-free.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously curved corners throughout. The letterforms lean toward simple geometric construction with wide bowls, open counters, and a slightly compact, sturdy stance. Terminals are fully softened rather than cut flat, giving strokes a pill-like finish; joins and curves are continuous and even, with minimal contrast. Lowercase forms are clean and simplified (single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’), and the figures are rounded and prominent with uniform stroke weight.
Well-suited for branding, packaging, and advertising where a friendly, modern voice is needed, as well as posters and short headline settings that benefit from bold, rounded shapes. It can also work for signage and UI moments like banners or section headers where quick recognition and a soft tone are priorities.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a soft, inviting presence that reads as casual and cheerful rather than formal. Its rounded endings and thick, even strokes add a comforting, kid-friendly energy while still feeling contemporary and tidy.
Likely designed to deliver a confident, contemporary sans that feels welcoming and non-threatening, using rounded terminals and simplified forms to create an easygoing, inclusive personality while maintaining strong readability in larger sizes.
The design favors clarity at display sizes, with consistent stroke rhythm and stable verticals that keep words from feeling overly bouncy. Some shapes (notably the wide ‘O’/‘0’ family and rounded diagonals) emphasize friendliness over strict geometric precision, contributing to an informal, approachable texture in paragraphs.