Sans Normal Bokow 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminals, ui labels, data tables, technical docs, utilitarian, technical, neutral, retro, workmanlike, alignment, clarity, readability, utility, square terminals, open apertures, generous spacing, geometric, robust.
A clean, monospaced sans with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms are built from simple geometric construction—rounds are close to circular, while straights are firm and evenly weighted—with mostly square terminals and minimal modulation. Counters are relatively open and the overall rhythm is steady, producing consistent color across lines. The lowercase shows straightforward, modern shapes (single-storey forms where expected) and the numerals follow the same plainspoken, evenly spaced logic, with a clear slashed zero for differentiation.
Well-suited to environments where fixed-width alignment matters, such as coding, terminal output, logs, and tabular data. It also works for UI labeling and technical documentation where clarity, predictability, and a steady typographic rhythm are priorities.
The tone is practical and no-nonsense, leaning toward a technical and slightly retro computing feel. Its uniform spacing and matter-of-fact shapes give it an honest, functional voice rather than an expressive or decorative one.
The design appears intended for functional readability and reliable alignment, prioritizing clear glyph differentiation and consistent spacing over stylistic flair. Its broad, sturdy forms suggest a goal of maintaining legibility at a range of sizes in structured, information-dense settings.
Curves meet stems with clean, unembellished joins, and diagonals (such as in K, V, W, and X) read crisp and stable. Punctuation and symbols in the sample text maintain the same restrained geometry, reinforcing a consistent, tool-like texture in running copy.