Sans Normal Ongik 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Chromatic Mono' by Colophon Foundry and 'FF Attribute Mono' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, code, tables, labels, captions, utilitarian, technical, plainspoken, retro, workmanlike, clarity, alignment, neutrality, utility, system-like, geometric, sturdy, open counters, flat terminals, compact spacing.
A clean, sturdy sans with monoline strokes and broadly circular curves. Forms are built from simple geometry with open counters and minimal modulation, giving an even, predictable rhythm across lines. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, and the lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders and descenders, keeping text visually dense and steady. Numerals are clear and uncomplicated, matching the same straightforward, uniform construction.
Well-suited to interface copy, technical documentation, and environments that benefit from strict alignment such as code, tables, forms, and data readouts. It also works for labels, captions, and signage where consistent spacing and straightforward letterforms help maintain legibility at small to medium sizes.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, with a subtle technical and slightly retro flavor reminiscent of utilitarian labeling and device interfaces. Its even texture reads as orderly and dependable rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a highly consistent, alignment-friendly reading experience with simple geometric construction and an even typographic color. It prioritizes clarity and predictability for functional text settings where neutrality and order matter most.
Spacing and character widths feel highly uniform, producing a consistent gray value and alignment-friendly silhouette. The shapes favor clarity over personality, with rounded letters staying close to true circles and straight-sided letters keeping crisp, unembellished edges.