Sans Normal Bolaf 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Basis Grotesque Mono' by Colophon Foundry, 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, data tables, terminal text, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, clean, retro, pragmatic, alignment, legibility, neutrality, system-like, clarity, geometric, rounded, open apertures, blunt terminals, uniform rhythm.
A monospaced, sans-serif design with sturdy, uniform strokes and softly rounded curves. Letterforms are built from simple geometric shapes, with open apertures and clear counters that keep characters legible at a range of sizes. Terminals are largely blunt and straight, with minimal detailing; joins are clean and predictable, giving the set an engineered, modular feel. The numerals follow the same rational construction, pairing round forms (0, 8, 9) with straightforward linear figures (1, 4, 7) for consistent texture in columns.
Well suited to code samples, command-line or terminal-style interfaces, and any context where vertical alignment matters, such as tables, logs, and forms. It also works for technical documentation, diagrams, and compact UI labels where a consistent rhythm and high character clarity are priorities.
The overall tone feels practical and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro-computing or terminal-like flavor. Its even rhythm and restrained shapes read as matter-of-fact and technical rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable monospaced voice with clean, geometric construction and consistent spacing for alignment-heavy text. It prioritizes clarity and uniformity over personality, aiming for a neutral, tool-like presence in functional typography.
Because each glyph occupies an equal width, spacing creates a pronounced grid-like cadence in running text, with punctuation and narrow letters contributing to a steady, structured color. Rounded forms like C, G, O, and Q are smooth and simple, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain crisp and clear without added flourish.