Sans Rounded Alkob 6 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'OCR-A AI' by Apply Interactive, 'OCR-A EF' and 'OCR-A EF Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'OCR A' by Linotype, 'OCR A SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'OCR-A M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, coding, terminal, captions, packaging, friendly, retro, technical, playful, utilitarian, clarity, systematic, soft tech, approachability, retro utility, rounded, soft, geometric, compact, uniform.
This typeface uses a consistent, single-stroke line with generously rounded terminals and corners, producing a soft rectangular geometry throughout. Curves are built from smooth arcs with minimal contrast, while many letters rely on straight, squared-off strokes with rounded ends, creating a stable, grid-like rhythm. The proportions are compact and even, with open apertures and simplified forms; counters tend toward rounded-rectangle shapes. Numerals and punctuation follow the same rounded, mechanical construction, reinforcing a cohesive, systematic look across the set.
It suits interface labels, terminals, dashboards, and other information-forward settings where consistent character widths and a clear rhythm help scanning. The rounded, approachable drawing also works well for packaging, casual branding, and display text that benefits from a friendly technical feel.
The overall tone feels approachable and slightly nostalgic, echoing the warmth of rounded industrial lettering while still reading as orderly and functional. Its steady spacing and softened edges give it a friendly, “machine-made” personality—more playful than austere, but still practical and legible.
The design appears intended to merge a monospaced, system-like discipline with softened, rounded construction, offering a utilitarian face that feels less rigid than typical technical monos. The consistent geometry and simplified shapes suggest a focus on clarity, repeatability, and a distinctive retro-tech character.
Several glyphs show a deliberately simplified, modular construction (notably the rounded-rectangle bowls and the straight-sided curves), which gives the face a distinctive techno-utility flavor. The dot on i/j appears as a small rounded square, matching the squared-yet-soft motif used across the design.