Sans Rounded Kiha 13 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, airy, playful, casual, retro, approachability, space-saving, modern warmth, informal tone, rounded, condensed, soft, hand-drawn, open.
A slender condensed sans with softly rounded terminals and a consistent single-stroke feel. The letterforms are tall and narrow with generous internal space, producing an open, airy texture even at larger sizes. Curves are smooth and slightly organic rather than mechanically perfect, while straight strokes stay clean and evenly weighted. Counters in letters like O, e, and a are compact but readable, and the overall rhythm is light and vertical with minimal contrast and minimal ornamentation.
Best suited to headlines, short blurbs, and display settings where a light, friendly voice is desired. The condensed proportions make it useful for tight spaces in posters, packaging, and brand lockups, while the rounded finish keeps it approachable for signage and social graphics. It can work for short passages at comfortable sizes, especially when line spacing is generous.
The font reads as friendly and approachable, with a gentle, informal character driven by rounded ends and slightly quirky proportions. Its narrow stance and open spacing give it a breezy, contemporary tone, while the hand-touched smoothness adds a subtle retro/DIY charm without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a soft, contemporary condensed sans for attention-grabbing text without sharpness or rigidity. It balances clarity with a mild hand-drawn warmth, aiming for an inviting personality that remains simple and versatile in everyday display typography.
The caps and lowercase share a consistent narrow build, making the type feel cohesive in mixed-case text. Distinctive forms—such as the simple, linear J and the compact looped shapes in g and y—reinforce the casual, slightly handwritten sensibility. Numerals follow the same tall, narrow construction, keeping a uniform color across alphanumerics.