Sans Normal Ongen 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Basis Grotesque Mono', 'Chromatic Mono', and 'Monosten' by Colophon Foundry; 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry; 'Allrounder Grotesk Mono' by Identity Letters; and 'Centra Mono' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, tables, technical docs, data display, technical, pragmatic, modern, no-nonsense, neutral, clarity, consistency, utility, systematized, geometric, sturdy, clean, modular, utilitarian.
A clean, geometric sans with rounded bowls, flat terminals, and consistently uniform stroke thickness. Proportions are generously wide with open counters and straightforward joins, producing an even, modular texture across lines. The forms stay simple and sturdy—more engineered than calligraphic—while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes.
Well suited for code samples, terminals, UI labels, forms, tables, and technical documentation where alignment and consistent rhythm matter. It can also work for minimalist branding accents, signage, and packaging that benefit from a straightforward, engineered voice and clear character separation.
This font conveys a utilitarian, matter-of-fact tone with a contemporary, workmanlike confidence. Its steady rhythm and even texture feel pragmatic and technical rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide consistent spacing and predictable alignment, prioritizing clarity and uniformity across mixed content. Its restrained geometry and steady letterforms suggest a focus on dependable, repeatable typography for structured layouts.
The numeral set reads as clean and structurally consistent with the letters, and the punctuation in the sample text supports an overall compact, orderly texture. Curves are smooth and broadly drawn, while straight strokes remain firm and square-ended, reinforcing the font’s functional, systemlike feel.