Sans Normal Ondep 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Chromatic Mono' by Colophon Foundry and 'ASM' by Extratype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminal ui, tables, data display, labels, utilitarian, technical, industrial, no-nonsense, retro, alignment, clarity, system ui, technical tone, dense text, squared, boxy, geometric, crisp, compact.
A clean, monospaced sans with a distinctly squared, engineered construction. Strokes are even and uniform, with corners tending toward right angles and curves resolving into rounded-rectangle shapes rather than fully circular bowls. The forms are compact with generous internal counters for the weight, producing clear, stable silhouettes; terminals are blunt and straight, reinforcing a mechanical, grid-friendly rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase maintain consistent widths and strong verticals, while figures share the same sturdy, boxy DNA for a cohesive texture in mixed text and numerals.
Well suited to code and command-line environments, as well as UI components that rely on alignment such as tables, logs, and data dashboards. Its compact, blocky shapes also work for labels, utilitarian signage, and technical documentation where a steady, consistent texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and technical, with a slight retro-computing flavor. Its rigid geometry and consistent rhythm suggest tools, terminals, and system interfaces rather than expressive editorial typography.
The font appears designed for functional clarity in aligned text: consistent character widths, simplified geometry, and sturdy forms that remain readable in dense, structured layouts. The squared construction suggests an intent to echo computer and instrumentation typography while staying clean and modern.
The design emphasizes legibility through open apertures and simplified joins, creating an even, predictable color across lines. The squared rounds and flat terminals give it a pragmatic, hardware-like presence that holds up well in dense settings.