Sans Normal Belin 7 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, signage, labels, tables, clean, neutral, functional, contemporary, technical, space saving, clarity, neutrality, systematic design, condensed, monolinear, open apertures, round terminals, high legibility.
A condensed, monolinear sans with smooth, rounded curves and largely vertical, upright construction. Strokes keep an even thickness with minimal modulation, and terminals read clean and modern rather than calligraphic. Counters are generally open and roomy for the narrow set, with simple geometry driving the bowls and shoulders. The overall rhythm is tidy and consistent, with straightforward joins and a slightly compact footprint that stays readable in running text.
Works well for interface copy, dashboards, forms, and other space-conscious layouts where a compact width helps fit more characters per line. It’s also suited to captions, sidebars, lists, packaging labels, and wayfinding where clarity and consistent texture matter.
The tone is pragmatic and contemporary—quietly modern without drawing much attention to itself. Its narrow proportions and clean curves give it a mildly technical, utilitarian feel that suits informational typography more than expressive display.
The design appears intended as a compact, highly legible workhorse sans: efficient in width, even in color, and versatile for everyday informational typesetting. The emphasis on simple geometry and open shapes suggests a focus on clarity across a range of sizes.
Round forms (C, G, O, Q) lean toward elliptical geometry, while straight-sided letters keep crisp vertical emphasis. Numerals follow the same restrained, even-stroke approach, matching the text color closely and maintaining a coherent, no-frills look across the set.