On the recommendation of someone in this group I bought one of these and I really like it. https://jarrettjewellery.com.au/products/braun-white-backlit-analogue-alarm-clock I love how old school it is and it gives off no light unless you press the button on the top, and then it’s backlit with an orange light. I’ve rarely had to use the alarm seeing as I wake up automatically now but it is the type that starts softly and doesn’t startle.