Sans Normal Obdag 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Bluteau Code' by DSType and 'FF Attribute Mono' and 'FF Attribute Text' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels/ui, industrial, robust, friendly, utilitarian, retro, impact, clarity, alignment, systematic, approachability, blocky, rounded, compact, uniform, sturdy.
A heavy, monospaced sans with broad proportions and a compact, uniform rhythm. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are largely squared off but softened by rounded corners and gentle curves. Counters are relatively tight, giving the face a dense, punchy color, while circular forms stay clean and open enough to remain legible. Overall geometry favors straightforward, engineered shapes with a slightly softened, approachable finish.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short statements where a strong, even texture is desired. It also works well for signage, packaging, and label systems that benefit from sturdy letterforms and fixed-width alignment. In UI contexts, it can serve for bold counters, badges, and code-like treatments where monospaced structure is a visual asset.
The tone is practical and workmanlike, with a bold presence that feels industrial and dependable. Its rounded edges keep it from feeling harsh, lending a friendly retro-computing and signage character. The monospaced cadence adds a structured, technical vibe that reads as systematic and no-nonsense.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact and clarity with a monospaced, systematized feel, while keeping forms approachable through rounded corners. The emphasis appears to be on bold legibility and consistent alignment for structured layouts and graphic applications.
The numerals and capitals hold a strong, stable silhouette, and the consistent character widths create a pronounced grid-like texture in text. At larger sizes it reads as graphic and poster-forward; in paragraphs the dense weight produces a dark, emphatic typographic color.