Sans Normal Atkus 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal ui, tables, data display, labels, technical, neutral, utilitarian, clean, retro, alignment, clarity, ui utility, system text, technical readability, geometric, linear, open counters, even rhythm, crisp terminals.
This typeface is a monolinear sans with a strongly regular, fixed-width rhythm. Strokes maintain an even thickness with squared, crisp terminals, while bowls and rounds are built from simple circular/elliptical geometry. Counters are generally open and legible, and spacing is consistent from glyph to glyph, producing a tidy grid-like texture in text. The lowercase shows a large x-height and straightforward constructions, with compact descenders and minimal modulation.
Well-suited for code editors, terminal-style interfaces, and any setting where alignment matters, such as tables, forms, logs, and technical documentation. It can also work for compact UI labels and captions where a stable, grid-friendly texture is preferred.
The overall tone feels practical and matter-of-fact, with a mild retro-computing and engineering sensibility. Its consistent spacing and restrained forms read as disciplined and systematic rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears aimed at clear, consistent rendering in structured layouts, emphasizing predictable spacing and uncomplicated, geometric letterforms. It prioritizes functional readability and alignment for technical and interface-driven contexts.
In running text, the uniform character widths create a pronounced vertical alignment that emphasizes columns and structure. The shapes stay intentionally plain, prioritizing clarity and predictable word texture over calligraphic nuance.