Sans Normal Ongev 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminal text, data tables, labels, packaging, utilitarian, technical, sturdy, matter-of-fact, retro computing, alignment, clarity, system feel, robustness, blocky, compact, rounded corners, high x-height, tabular.
A compact, heavy sans with monospaced spacing and a consistent, rectangular rhythm. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and many joins and terminals resolve into squared ends with subtly softened corners. Curves (C, G, O, S, 0) are built from broad, sturdy arcs that stay fairly geometric, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) emphasize a strong grid alignment. Lowercase forms are simple and workmanlike, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a compact t; counters are moderately open, keeping the texture dense but readable.
Well suited to interfaces where alignment matters—code editors, terminal-style UI, logs, and tabular data. The strong, compact forms also translate well to labeling, instructions, and utilitarian headlines where a firm, engineered texture is desired.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, evoking tools, terminals, and engineered labeling. Its heavy, even color and strict spacing give it a dependable, authoritative presence with a mild retro-digital flavor rather than a playful one.
The design appears aimed at delivering a robust monospaced voice with clean geometry and consistent spacing, prioritizing clarity, alignment, and a dependable typographic color for technical and system-like contexts.
The monospaced set width creates strong vertical alignment in text, and the relatively large x-height helps small-size legibility despite the dense weight. Numerals are sturdy and highly regular in width, reinforcing a tabular, data-friendly feel.