Sans Rounded Elgi 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'Signal' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, soft, casual, youthful, approachability, softness, playfulness, informal branding, high impact, bubbly, chunky, rounded, smooth, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and consistently blunted corners throughout. Strokes are largely monolinear, with smooth joins and a slightly bouncy, hand-drawn rhythm despite an overall clean construction. Counters are compact and rounded, and many forms lean toward simple, single-storey structures in the lowercase, contributing to a cheerful, approachable silhouette. Numerals and capitals keep the same soft geometry, with sturdy, closed shapes and minimal sharp angles.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where friendliness and visibility matter, such as children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, and promotional posters. It can also work for UI labels or signage in informal settings, especially when a soft, welcoming tone is desired.
The tone is warm and approachable, reading as playful and kid-friendly without becoming overly decorative. Its rounded finish and chunky presence suggest comfort and friendliness, giving text a casual, easygoing voice that feels at home in lighthearted contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly approachable sans voice by combining thick, simplified letterforms with consistently rounded terminals, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over formal precision. The overall construction aims for strong readability at display sizes while maintaining a fun, personable character.
Spacing appears generous, helping the dense strokes stay legible, while the rounded punctuation and smooth curves keep texture even in longer passages. The overall color is strong and uniform, with a slightly buoyant baseline feel that adds personality.