Sans Normal Atlaf 1 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, tables, terminal, data display, technical, utilitarian, clean, neutral, modern, clarity, alignment, screen utility, system style, geometric, linear, open counters, rounded terminals, generous spacing.
This typeface presents a crisp, even-stroke construction with simple geometric curves and straight-sided forms. Letter shapes are compact and neatly centered within a fixed-width rhythm, producing consistent spacing and alignment across words and numbers. Round glyphs (like C, O, Q) are smoothly drawn with open counters, while angular letters (A, V, W, X) use clean joins and straightforward diagonals. Terminals and joins feel restrained and uniform, supporting a steady, predictable texture in running text.
Its fixed-width rhythm and clear, uncomplicated forms make it well suited to code editors, terminal-style interfaces, and technical documentation. It also performs well in tables, forms, and UI labels where alignment and predictable spacing are important.
The overall tone is pragmatic and matter-of-fact, with a contemporary, technical flavor. Its consistent cadence and unembellished shapes give it a tool-like neutrality that reads as reliable rather than expressive.
The design appears aimed at straightforward on-screen utility: stable alignment, consistent spacing, and a clean geometric skeleton that stays legible in dense, information-heavy settings.
The lining numerals are clear and evenly proportioned, matching the same fixed-width cadence as the letters. Punctuation and dots appear small and precise, reinforcing the font’s tidy, engineered look.