Sans Normal Atlaf 12 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'SK Ilke Mono' by Salih Kizilkaya and 'Antikor' by Taner Ardali (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: coding, ui text, technical docs, terminal, data tables, technical, utilitarian, clean, modern, calm, legibility, clarity, consistency, neutrality, system ui, geometric, open apertures, rounded terminals, generous spacing, high legibility.
A clean, geometric sans with monolinear strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from simple circles and straight segments, producing even rhythm and highly regular spacing. Counters are open and uncluttered, with clear joins and minimal detail; the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g”, and the overall silhouette stays crisp and orderly across letters and numerals.
It suits environments where consistent character widths and predictable spacing improve scanning, such as coding, terminal-style interfaces, tables, and technical documentation. The even texture and open counters also make it a solid choice for compact UI labels and settings screens where clarity is prioritized.
The tone is pragmatic and understated, leaning toward a technical, system-like voice. Its disciplined construction and steady spacing feel functional and impartial, with a subtle friendliness coming from the rounded ends and smooth curves.
The design appears intended to provide a neutral, readable workhorse sans with highly regular rhythm and a geometry-first construction. It prioritizes consistency and legibility in repeated patterns, suggesting a focus on functional text setting in structured layouts.
The glyph set shown emphasizes clarity over character: diagonals and curves remain restrained, and punctuation and dots read cleanly at text sizes. Numerals appear straightforward and evenly weighted, matching the uniform texture of the alphabet in running text.