Sans Normal Bolaf 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Basis Grotesque Mono' and 'Chromatic Mono' by Colophon Foundry, 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Fonetika Mono' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: coding, ui text, tables, data, terminals, technical, utilitarian, clean, modern, neutral, legibility, alignment, clarity, utility, geometric, rounded, even, open, stable.
A clean, monoline sans with generous horizontal proportions and evenly weighted strokes. Curves are built from smooth, near-circular bowls with straight-sided counters, while joins stay simple and largely unmodulated. Terminals are crisp and unadorned, producing a steady, mechanical rhythm with consistent character widths and clear internal spacing.
Well-suited to code editors, terminal-style interfaces, and technical documentation where consistent character widths aid scanning and alignment. It also works effectively in dashboards, tables, and forms that rely on tidy columnar layout and predictable spacing.
The overall tone is practical and matter-of-fact, with a contemporary, technical calm. Its disciplined spacing and uncomplicated shapes feel dependable and system-like rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide an orderly, highly legible workhorse face for screen-centric and technical contexts, emphasizing consistent spacing, clear counters, and unobtrusive shapes that don’t distract from content.
Counters are notably open on letters like C, S, and e, which helps maintain clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals are straightforward and highly regular; the slashed zero stands out as a functional ambiguity-avoidance feature in code-like settings.