Sans Normal Onbuy 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Bluteau Code' by DSType and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, dashboards, packaging, posters, utilitarian, technical, industrial, retro, no-nonsense, clarity, consistency, durability, systemic, blocky, compact, geometric, sturdy, high-ink.
A heavy, blocky sans with geometric construction and monolinear strokes. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, giving letters a compact, high-ink silhouette. Curves are simplified into broad rounds with firm terminals, while diagonals and joins stay crisp and squared-off. The overall rhythm is steady and mechanical, with evenly paced spacing and a consistent, grid-friendly texture across letters and numerals.
Well suited to interfaces and information-heavy layouts where consistent alignment and a stable texture help scanning—such as dashboards, tables, status readouts, and labeling. It also works for bold, compact headlines on posters or packaging where an industrial, utilitarian voice is desirable.
The tone is pragmatic and workmanlike, leaning technical and industrial with a slight retro computer/terminal feel. Its dense, sturdy shapes project confidence and clarity rather than delicacy, making the voice feel direct and functional.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong, uniform typographic color with simplified geometry for dependable legibility and alignment. It prioritizes robustness and consistency over expressive calligraphic nuance, suggesting use in structured, system-like contexts.
Distinctive details include a single-storey “a” and “g,” a simple, vertical-tailed “q,” and compact punctuation-like dots on “i/j” that read clearly at size. Numerals are robust and legible, with an open “4” and round “0/8/9” forms that match the alphabet’s simplified geometry.