Sans Normal Bylaf 13 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ricardo' by Bureau Roffa; 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR; 'Catesque' by Gumpita Rahayu; 'Marcher' by Horizon Type; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Frederik' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, corporate, wayfinding, branding, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, functional, readability, versatility, clarity, neutrality, system font feel, geometric, rounded, crisp, open, even.
A clean sans with largely geometric construction and smooth, circular curves paired with straight, unmodulated strokes. Counters are open and generous, and terminals are mostly square-cut, giving the forms a crisp, contemporary finish. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and calm, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, highly legible rhythm with simple joins and minimal idiosyncrasies. Numerals follow the same restrained logic, with clear shapes and consistent stroke behavior that keeps text color even across lines.
Well-suited to interface and product typography where clarity at a range of sizes matters, as well as editorial layouts that need an even, calm text color. Its straightforward forms also make it a dependable choice for corporate communications, signage/wayfinding, and brand systems that want a contemporary but restrained voice.
The overall tone is modern and neutral with a mild friendliness from the rounded bowls and open apertures. It reads as practical and unobtrusive—designed to support content rather than call attention to itself.
This font appears intended as a general-purpose sans focused on clean geometry, consistent stroke behavior, and dependable readability in continuous text. The minimal styling suggests it’s built to integrate easily into many visual systems without imposing a strong period or decorative character.
The design maintains consistent geometry across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a steady texture in paragraph settings. Round letters stay smoothly circular without becoming overly soft, which helps it feel both approachable and precise.