Sans Normal Budan 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'FF Pastoral' and 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'Priva' and 'Priva Pro' by Monotype, 'Quercus Sans' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Ardoise Std' by Typofonderie, and 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, signage, forms, dashboards, neutral, modern, clean, friendly, utilitarian, clarity, neutrality, versatility, functional design, everyday text, rounded, open apertures, uniform strokes, clear spacing, plain.
A straightforward sans with uniform stroke weight, rounded curves, and squared terminals. The letterforms keep open apertures and simple construction, with a consistent rhythm and moderate spacing that stays readable in continuous text. Uppercase shapes are clean and geometric-leaning without feeling rigid, while the lowercase maintains familiar, text-oriented forms (notably a single-storey “g”) that soften the overall texture. Numerals are simple and sturdy, matching the same plain, even color on the page.
This style works well for user interfaces, product copy, and general-purpose editorial text where steady readability is the priority. The clean shapes and open counters also make it a good fit for labels, wayfinding, and informational graphics that need an unobtrusive, consistent voice.
The tone is practical and contemporary, aiming for clarity rather than personality. Its rounded geometry adds a mild friendliness, but the overall impression remains neutral and workmanlike—suited to information-first settings.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose sans focused on clarity, even texture, and broad everyday usability. Its restrained geometry and simplified details suggest it was drawn to remain legible and neutral across a wide range of sizes and contexts.
The punctuation and basic symbols shown (including the ampersand) follow the same simplified, no-frills approach, keeping forms compact and easy to parse. Curves and joins stay smooth, giving the font an even typographic color across mixed-case paragraphs.