Sans Normal Abriv 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Centra Mono' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui text, terminal, tables, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, clean, restrained, retro-modern, legibility, alignment, clarity, efficient scanning, single-storey a, single-storey g, slanted, rounded bowls, open apertures.
A slanted, monoline sans with a disciplined, typewriter-like rhythm and consistent character widths. Strokes stay even and crisp, with squared terminals and gently rounded curves in bowls and counters. Uppercase forms are straightforward and compact, while lowercase shows single-storey “a” and “g” and generally open apertures that keep shapes legible at text sizes. Numerals match the same steady cadence, including a clearly slashed zero for differentiation.
This style fits interfaces where alignment and scanning matter: code editors, terminal themes, dashboards, and any tabular or columnar layout. It also works well for technical documentation, specs, and captions where a clean, steady texture and reliable character differentiation are priorities.
The overall tone feels pragmatic and engineered, leaning toward a contemporary coding aesthetic with a subtle retro nod. Its slant adds momentum without becoming expressive, keeping the voice calm, orderly, and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to provide a neutral, highly structured reading texture with quick character recognition and stable horizontal rhythm, while using a moderate slant to suggest speed and modernity without sacrificing clarity.
The set emphasizes clear distinctions between similar shapes (notably the slashed zero) and maintains a consistent baseline and spacing rhythm that supports predictable alignment. Curves are smooth and controlled, avoiding decorative details in favor of clarity.