Sans Rounded Alkor 18 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ALS Direct' by Art. Lebedev Studio, 'Chevin Pro' and 'Chevin Std' by G-Type, and 'Kohinoor Rounded Arabic' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, branding, packaging, posters, ui labels, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, youthful, approachability, warmth, simplicity, playfulness, clarity, rounded, soft, bubbly, smooth, informal.
A soft, rounded sans with monoline construction and generously curved terminals throughout. Shapes lean toward simplified geometry with broad, open counters and a low-contrast, even rhythm. Curves are prominent in bowls and shoulders, while joins stay smooth and slightly blunted, giving strokes a cushioned feel. The lowercase is compact and clean with single-storey forms where expected, and the numerals follow the same rounded, handwritten-like logic for a cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited for cheerful branding, kid-oriented materials, packaging, and posters where a friendly voice is needed. It also works nicely for short UI labels, headings, and social graphics that benefit from a rounded, non-intimidating tone.
The overall tone is friendly and lighthearted, with a warm, approachable personality. Its rounded endings and simplified forms make it feel casual and contemporary, evoking kid-friendly, everyday communication rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, easygoing sans that prioritizes warmth and legibility through rounded terminals, simple structures, and an even stroke. The consistent softness across the set suggests an emphasis on approachability and a playful, everyday versatility.
In continuous text the letterforms create a smooth, even color with minimal sharp corners, which helps keep paragraphs feeling relaxed and non-technical. Wide curves and open apertures support clarity at larger sizes, while the soft terminals maintain a consistent, inviting character across caps, lowercase, and figures.