Sans Rounded Apla 5 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, signage, packaging, friendly, modern, clean, approachable, techy, legibility, approachability, modern neutrality, ui clarity, softened geometry, rounded, open apertures, low contrast, airy, geometric.
A rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously curved terminals throughout. The overall construction leans geometric—round counters in O/0 and a circular, single-storey feel in forms like a, g, and q—while maintaining readable, open apertures in letters such as e, c, and s. Corners are softened rather than sharp, giving straight segments (E, F, H, N) a gentle, refined finish. Numerals follow the same rounded logic, with clean, open shapes and consistent stroke behavior that keeps text even and uncluttered.
Well-suited to interface typography and product surfaces where clarity and a gentle voice are important, including app UI, dashboards, and onboarding screens. Its clean forms also work for brand wordmarks, marketing headlines, and short-to-medium reading on web pages, posters, and wayfinding where a modern, approachable look is desired.
The tone is contemporary and welcoming, combining a minimalist, UI-minded cleanliness with a soft, personable edge from the rounded terminals. It reads as calm and non-authoritarian, suited to brands and interfaces that want to feel friendly without becoming playful or quirky.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans optimized for clear, comfortable reading while softening the feel with rounded terminals. It prioritizes legibility and a smooth visual cadence, aiming for versatility across digital and print contexts with an emphasis on a friendly, modern brand tone.
The sample text shows steady rhythm and clear word shapes, with ample internal space that helps at smaller sizes. Round letters (o, e, c) and diagonals (v, w, y) feel especially smooth and consistent, reinforcing a cohesive, polished texture across mixed-case text.