Sans Rounded Ikkay 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kohinoor Rounded Arabic', 'Kohinoor Rounded Arabic Variable', 'Kohinoor Rounded Bangla', 'Kohinoor Rounded Bangla Variable', 'Kohinoor Rounded Telugu', 'Kohinoor Rounded Telugu Variable', and 'Kohinoor Rounded Thai' by Indian Type Foundry and 'DINosaur' and 'DINosaur Sharp' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, app design, branding, packaging, headlines, friendly, approachable, clean, modern, playful, soften modernism, increase friendliness, everyday readability, clean branding, rounded, soft, geometric, monoline, open counters.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly squared curves and consistently blunted terminals throughout. The drawing favors simple, geometric construction with generous rounding, open apertures, and even stroke weight, producing a calm, steady rhythm in text. Uppercase forms are straightforward and compact with smooth joins (notably in V/W) and a clean, uncluttered silhouette; lowercase is similarly plainspoken with a single-storey a and g and a softly hooked f. Numerals are clear and evenly proportioned, with rounded corners and comfortable interior space that keeps them legible at display and text sizes.
This font suits interface typography, product and app branding, and packaging where a clean but welcoming voice is needed. It also works well for short headlines, captions, and instructional text thanks to its steady monoline color and open shapes.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a gentle, approachable warmth created by the rounded endings and simple geometry. It feels informal without becoming quirky, balancing utilitarian clarity with a subtle playful softness.
The design appears intended to deliver modern sans-serif clarity while reducing harshness through rounded terminals and simplified forms. It aims for broad, everyday usability with a personable tone that reads as contemporary and easygoing.
Counters and bowls remain fairly open, helping prevent dark spots in running text. The i/j dots are round and the punctuation and curves maintain the same softened corner treatment, reinforcing a cohesive, “soft-tech” feel across the set.