Sans Normal Bumay 11 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, forms, captions, dashboards, clean, modern, neutral, efficient, technical, utility, clarity, space saving, system design, modernity, monoline, geometric, crisp, compact, open counters.
This typeface presents a compact, monoline sans with clean, geometric construction and restrained detailing. Strokes are even and crisp, with round forms built from smooth circles and ellipses and squared terminals on many verticals and horizontals. Spacing feels orderly and consistent, producing a tidy rhythm in text. Uppercase shapes read straightforward and schematic, while the lowercase maintains simple, utilitarian forms with small apertures and a relatively modest x-height that keeps the overall texture slightly airy above and below the x-line.
It works well where space is at a premium and clarity is needed, such as UI labels, settings screens, tables, dashboards, and form-heavy layouts. The orderly spacing and straightforward letterforms also suit signage and instructional or technical copy, as well as captions and small blocks of supporting text.
The overall tone is neutral and functional, with a modern, no-nonsense feel. Its compact proportions and clean geometry suggest an efficient, contemporary voice suited to clear communication rather than expressiveness.
The design appears intended as a practical, modern sans optimized for clear, compact setting with minimal stylistic distraction. Its geometry and even stroke behavior prioritize consistency and legibility across mixed-case text and numbers.
In the sample text, the punctuation and numerals match the same restrained, even-stroke logic, reinforcing a cohesive, system-like appearance. Curves remain smooth and controlled, and the glyph set maintains a consistent, understated presence across different characters.