Sans Normal Buken 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'LFT Etica Mono' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui text, technical docs, tables, labels, technical, utilitarian, clean, modern, neutral, clarity, alignment, neutrality, system use, data display, geometric, rational, crisp, linear, open counters.
A clean, monoline sans with geometric construction and a strictly even rhythm across characters. Strokes stay consistent and squared-off terminals give the forms a crisp, engineered feel, while round counters in letters like C, O, and e keep it approachable. Proportions are tidy and compact, with straightforward shapes, open apertures, and minimal optical quirks, producing a highly uniform texture in continuous text. Numerals are clear and simple, matching the letterforms’ steady width and overall restraint.
Well suited to environments where alignment and scanning matter: source code, terminals, UI components, settings screens, and data-heavy layouts such as tables and forms. It also works reliably for labels, schematics, and short instructional text where consistent character widths aid comparison and reading accuracy.
The font reads as pragmatic and matter-of-fact, with a contemporary, technical tone. Its disciplined spacing and consistent shapes evoke code, interfaces, and documentation rather than expressive editorial voice.
Likely designed to provide a neutral, highly consistent workhorse face for structured text and grid-based layouts. The emphasis on uniformity, clear counters, and crisp terminals suggests an intention to optimize legibility and alignment in technical and interface contexts.
Distinctive cues include the single-storey lowercase a, a looped g, and a straightforward, easily parsed lowercase l and i. The overall design favors clarity and predictability over personality, making long passages look orderly and evenly patterned.