Sans Normal Bolan 21 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to '403 Mono' by 403TF and 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, terminal, tables, forms, technical, utilitarian, modern, neutral, clear, legibility, alignment, utility, neutrality, clarity, geometric, rounded, blunt, sturdy, clean.
A clean, monospaced sans with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and rounded curves. Letterforms lean toward geometric construction, with circular counters, smooth bowls, and largely straight terminals that feel blunt rather than tapered. Proportions are open and even, giving the lowercase a large presence relative to capitals, and the overall rhythm is consistent from glyph to glyph. Numerals are straightforward and highly legible, with simple shapes and minimal ornamentation.
Well suited to coding and terminal environments, as well as UI labels, data tables, and form-heavy layouts where fixed-width alignment and consistent character rhythm are important. It also works for technical documentation and captions where clarity and spacing regularity matter more than stylistic personality.
The tone is practical and matter-of-fact, suggesting a tool-focused aesthetic rather than expressive display. Its even spacing and restrained shapes give it a modern, technical feel that reads as dependable and neutral.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, highly legible monospaced voice with a modern, geometric sans sensibility. It prioritizes consistency, alignment, and straightforward character recognition for everyday technical and interface use.
The design maintains strong consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures, favoring simple geometry and clear internal spaces. The overall color on the page is steady, with few idiosyncratic details, which supports predictable reading in dense settings.