Sans Normal Ongev 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Prima Sans Mono' by Bitstream and 'Mono Figle' by Fateh.Lab (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code ui, terminal, data tables, labels, posters, utilitarian, technical, industrial, direct, no-nonsense, alignment, clarity, durability, ui display, technical tone, boxy, square-dotted, compact, even rhythm, sturdy.
A heavy, monospaced sans with compact proportions and a steady, mechanical rhythm. Strokes are uniform and robust, with rounded outer curves that sit alongside squared terminals and flat horizontals, producing a sturdy, boxy silhouette. Counters are relatively small, apertures are tight, and curves (like C, O, and S) feel slightly squared-off rather than purely geometric. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a tall, straight-sided structure across verticals, with consistent character widths reinforcing alignment and grid fit.
Works well where strict character alignment matters, such as code editors, terminals, command-line interfaces, and tabular data. The heavy weight also suits short UI labels, signage-like captions, and bold typographic posters where an assertive, grid-aligned texture is desirable.
The tone is utilitarian and technical, evoking coding, labeling, and instrument-panel clarity. Its dense weight and rigid spacing read as practical and industrial, with a retro-computing or typewriter-adjacent straightforwardness rather than a warm, conversational voice.
Likely designed to provide a forceful, highly consistent monospaced texture for technical environments, prioritizing uniform spacing and sturdy shapes over delicate detail. The simplified, squared-leaning curves and tight counters suggest an intention to stay clear and stable at a range of sizes, especially in interface and display contexts.
The figure set appears compact and blocky, with simple construction and minimal detailing, helping maintain uniform color in rows of numerals. The punctuation and overall spacing in the sample text emphasize the font’s strict cadence, making lines look evenly “locked” into place.