Sans Rounded Doho 17 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diodrum', 'Diodrum Arabic', 'Diodrum Cyrillic', 'Diodrum Greek', 'Diodrum Hebrew', 'Diodrum Rounded', and 'Diodrum Thai' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, kids content, friendly, playful, approachable, soft, cheerful, friendliness, playfulness, approachability, display impact, rounded, pudgy, compact, monoline, blobby.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, fully curved terminals and a largely monoline feel. The strokes are thick and generously rounded at joins, producing an inflated, cushiony silhouette with minimal sharp corners. Counters are compact and often small relative to the stroke weight, while letterforms keep simple, sturdy construction and even rhythm. Lowercase shapes lean toward single‑storey forms (notably a and g), with short, rounded arms and compact extenders that reinforce a tight, chunky texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where softness and friendliness are desired: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, and playful editorial callouts. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when a warm, approachable voice is more important than dense text economy.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a toy-like softness that reads as welcoming rather than technical. Its buoyant curves and stout proportions give it a lighthearted, kid-friendly character that suits upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact sans with rounded geometry that stays legible while projecting an inviting, playful personality. It prioritizes soft terminals, simple constructions, and a compact texture to create a distinctive, friendly display voice.
The font’s roundness is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, with softened corners on forms like E/F/T and a broad, circular 0. The lowercase t has a simple crossbar and rounded top, and letters like k and y show curved, friendly diagonals rather than crisp angles, emphasizing the casual, hand-friendly feel while remaining clearly typographic.