Sans Rounded Kiso 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, social graphics, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, retro, compact display, friendly tone, handmade feel, space-saving, condensed, rounded, monoline, soft, open apertures.
A condensed, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular stroke behavior. Letters are tall and narrow with generous vertical emphasis, producing a tight horizontal footprint and a light, even color. Curves are simple and open, counters are small but readable, and joins avoid sharp corners, creating a smooth, slightly handmade rhythm. Overall spacing feels compact and consistent, with a clean, uncluttered silhouette that stays legible at display sizes.
Works well for headlines, posters, packaging, and label-style typography where a compact width is useful and a friendly tone is desired. It’s particularly suited to branding accents, short statements, and editorial callouts that benefit from tall, narrow letterforms and rounded, approachable shapes.
The tone is approachable and informal, with a subtle hand-lettered charm. Its narrow, tall proportions give it a lively, slightly retro sign-painting feel while remaining straightforward and non-ornamental. The rounded endings soften the voice, making it feel friendly rather than technical or severe.
Likely designed to offer a compact, space-saving sans with a warm, human character. The rounded terminals and slightly irregular rhythm suggest an intention to feel handmade and personable while keeping the structure simple and broadly readable.
The digit set follows the same condensed, rounded construction as the letters, maintaining an even texture in mixed alphanumeric settings. The font’s narrow proportions can make long lines feel dense, but the open, simplified shapes help preserve clarity in headings and short copy.