Sans Normal Bolaf 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Code Saver' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminal ui, data tables, ui labels, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, clean, retro computing, matter-of-fact, alignment, readability, system ui, character clarity, grid consistency, rounded terminals, open apertures, even rhythm, compact curves, high legibility.
A clean, monoline sans with clearly monospaced spacing and generous sidebearings that create an even, grid-like rhythm in text. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, with a mix of straight stems and softly rounded curves; corners are generally crisp but not sharp, and terminals often feel subtly rounded. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, while lowercase includes a single-storey “a” and “g,” a compact “t,” and a simple, open “e,” all drawn for clarity rather than decoration. Figures are sturdy and readable, with a slashed zero and simple, mostly linear constructions for 1–7, plus rounder 8–9 shapes that match the rest of the set.
Well suited to code and terminal-style interfaces, command-line tools, and any environment where alignment matters, such as tables, logs, and tabular readouts. It also works well for UI labels and technical documentation where consistent character spacing and quick scanning are priorities.
The overall tone is functional and no-nonsense, evoking classic UI and terminal typography while still feeling contemporary and calm. Its consistent spacing and straightforward letterforms give it a technical, system-like presence that reads as reliable and pragmatic rather than expressive.
The font appears designed to deliver predictable alignment and high legibility in constrained, grid-based layouts. Its simplified, geometric construction and character differentiation suggest an emphasis on clarity for continuous reading of mixed-case text and numerals in technical contexts.
The design favors open shapes and clear differentiation between similar characters, with punctuation rendered plainly and with consistent stroke weight. The wide set width and monospaced rhythm produce a structured texture, particularly visible in multi-line samples where columns align cleanly.