Sans Normal Ongon 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Basis Grotesque Mono' by Colophon Foundry and 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminal ui, data tables, ui labels, technical docs, industrial, utilitarian, technical, modern, systematic, alignment, clarity, robustness, screen use, utility, boxy, geometric, blunt, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, monospaced sans with broad proportions and a distinctly geometric build. Strokes are uniform and dense, with squared terminals and minimal modulation, giving the forms a blunt, engineered feel. Curves are large and simple, joining to straighter stems with crisp, no-nonsense transitions; counters stay fairly open for the weight. Lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with a single-storey “g” and simple, vertical “i/j” forms, while figures are equally stout and evenly spaced for tabular alignment.
Well-suited to code and terminal-style environments, dashboards, tables, and any setting that benefits from strict alignment and a firm typographic color. It also works effectively for UI labels, technical documentation, and short, punchy headings where a robust monospaced voice is desired.
The overall tone is utilitarian and technical, like a dependable default for interfaces, terminals, or labelling where consistency and impact matter more than delicacy. Its blunt geometry reads contemporary and industrial, projecting strength and clarity.
This design appears intended to provide a sturdy, highly regular monospaced sans for on-screen reading and structured layouts, prioritizing consistent rhythm, clear silhouettes, and an assertive presence across letters and numerals.
The strong, even color and fixed character widths create a steady rhythm in text, especially noticeable in the sample paragraph where alignment and spacing feel highly regular. Wide set letters and tight interior details can make long passages feel dense, but headings and short lines remain very assertive.