Sans Normal Onbuy 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Alloca Mono' by Daniel Gamage, 'Antikor' by Taner Ardali, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, terminal, data tables, wayfinding, utilitarian, technical, industrial, retro, direct, alignment, clarity, robustness, systematic, geometric, squared, compact, blocky, crisp.
A heavy, geometric sans with monospaced proportions and a compact, tightly built rhythm. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals land cleanly with a squared, matter-of-fact finish. Curves are broad and simplified (notably in C, O, S, and 0), while many letters lean on straight segments and right angles, producing a sturdy, engineered silhouette. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall texture reads as dense but orderly, with even spacing across lines due to the fixed character width.
Well suited to code samples, terminal-style interfaces, system labels, and any layout that benefits from column alignment such as tables, logs, and dashboards. The sturdy shapes and strong presence also work for utilitarian headlines, product labeling, and functional signage where compact, emphatic letterforms are desirable.
The tone is utilitarian and technical, evoking labeling, instrumentation, and pragmatic UI typography. Its blocky geometry and steady cadence also carry a subtle retro-computing and industrial signage feel, prioritizing clarity and impact over warmth or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust monospaced voice with a geometric, no-nonsense construction. It emphasizes consistency, alignment, and clear silhouettes, aiming for dependable readability in structured, information-dense settings.
Distinctive features include a single-storey “a,” a straightforward, compact “g,” and numerals that feel robust and sign-like; the 0 is clean and rounded while the 1 is a simple vertical form. The overall design maintains consistent visual weight across straight and curved forms, giving text a strong, stable presence in paragraphs and at large sizes.