Sans Rounded Essi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bronkoh' by Brink, 'Isotonic' by Emtype Foundry, 'Mercurial' by Grype, and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, app design, signage, headlines, packaging, friendly, modern, approachable, clean, playful, friendliness, clarity, modernity, simplicity, rounded, soft, geometric, monolinear, open counters.
This typeface uses a consistent, monolinear stroke with generously rounded corners and terminals throughout. Letterforms lean geometric, built from simple straight stems and broad curves, with soft joins that keep the texture smooth and even. Counters are generally open and clear, and spacing reads balanced in running text, producing a calm, regular rhythm. Figures match the letters’ softened construction, with rounded bowls and straight-sided forms that stay sturdy at display sizes.
It suits interface typography, product UI labels, and dashboards where a friendly tone and clear forms are important. The smooth, rounded construction also works well for signage and short headlines, and it can support packaging or brand touchpoints aiming for an approachable, modern look.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a soft, inviting voice that feels informal without becoming childish. Its rounded finishing and simplified geometry suggest a tech-adjacent, user-friendly personality that stays legible and calm.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary sans with softened terminals for warmth and approachability while maintaining straightforward, easily scanned forms for everyday communication.
The design favors simplified shapes and gentle curvature over sharp corners, which reduces visual noise in dense lines. Circular forms (like O/0 and rounded bowls) appear slightly squarish in their proportions, reinforcing a modern, system-like feel while keeping the edges softened.