Sans Normal Buran 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 777' by Bitstream; 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic; and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, forms, captions, data tables, clean, neutral, modern, utilitarian, technical, space efficiency, clarity, neutrality, everyday text, compact, crisp, monoline, open counters, geometric.
This typeface is a compact sans with monoline strokes and a restrained, geometric construction. Curves are smooth and circular in letters like C, O, and Q, while verticals stay straight and even, producing a steady, engineered rhythm. Terminals are clean and mostly square-cut, with minimal modulation at joins. Counters are fairly open for the width, and the overall spacing feels controlled and economical, supporting dense settings without looking cramped.
It suits interface copy, forms, and settings where space efficiency matters, such as navigation, labels, captions, and data-heavy layouts. The steady texture also works for general-purpose print and screen text when a compact, modern sans is desired.
The overall tone is clear and matter-of-fact, leaning modern and functional rather than expressive. Its tidy shapes and consistent stroke behavior give it a dependable, no-nonsense voice that reads as contemporary and system-like.
The design appears intended to provide a practical, space-saving sans with consistent geometry and a predictable reading texture. Its emphasis on clean terminals, even strokes, and compact proportions suggests an aim toward clarity and functional versatility across everyday typography.
Uppercase forms maintain a straightforward, simplified geometry, and the lowercase follows the same disciplined approach with compact bowls and short extenders. Numerals match the letterforms in stroke weight and clarity, integrating smoothly in mixed text.