Sans Rounded Goso 12 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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A rounded sans with monoline strokes and generously softened terminals throughout. Forms lean on simple geometric construction—circular bowls and smooth curves—balanced by slightly squared-off counters in places, which keeps the texture tidy rather than bubbly. The uppercase reads clean and stable with wide, open apertures (notably in C, G, and S), while the lowercase shows compact proportions and a relatively modest x-height that creates clear ascenders and descenders. Overall spacing appears even and readable, with a consistent rhythm across letters and numerals and a distinctly soft silhouette.
This font works well for interface labels, product branding, and packaging where a friendly, modern tone is needed. Its clean, rounded construction also suits short headlines, wayfinding, and casual editorial callouts. In longer passages it maintains a smooth, even color, particularly at moderate sizes where the open shapes stay clear.
The rounded endings and uncomplicated shapes give the type a warm, welcoming voice. It feels lighthearted and contemporary, suggesting friendliness and ease without becoming overly decorative. The overall tone is informal and accessible, suited to designs that want approachability over strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans that feels humane and inviting by relying on rounded terminals, uncomplicated geometry, and consistent stroke weight. It aims for versatility across display and text contexts while keeping a distinctly soft, approachable personality.
Several glyphs emphasize smooth, continuous strokes and rounded joins, creating a cohesive “pillowed” edge profile in both text and display sizes. Numerals maintain the same soft geometry, and punctuation/dots appear simple and unobtrusive, supporting a calm reading flow.