Sans Rounded Efby 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Menco' by Kvant; 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; and 'Futura Round SB', 'Futura Round SH', and 'Futura SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, bubbly, casual, retro, approachability, soft impact, playful display, friendly branding, soft, rounded, chunky, cheerful, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and fully blunted terminals throughout. Strokes are broadly even and monolinear, producing dense, inky shapes with small, closed counters and a compact interior rhythm. Curves are generously inflated and the joins are smooth, giving letters a pillowy silhouette; diagonals and angled forms (like V, W, X, Y) remain stout and rounded rather than sharp. Numerals share the same bulbous construction, with the 0 as an oval ring and the 1 rendered as a simple, rounded vertical.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks that want a friendly, approachable presence. It also fits children’s content and playful UI moments (buttons, badges, stickers) where rounded, high-impact letterforms are an advantage.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a toy-like, hand-friendly softness that reads as approachable rather than technical. Its chunky forms and rounded corners suggest a lighthearted, kid-safe sensibility and a nostalgic, mid-century display feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through inflated forms, softened corners, and a uniform stroke, prioritizing personality and warmth over precision or formal neutrality.
Because counters are relatively tight at this weight, readability is strongest at larger sizes, where the soft shapes and generous curves become a distinctive texture. The design maintains a consistent rounded vocabulary across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, keeping the voice cohesive in headlines and short lines of text.