Sans Normal Benan 13 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, retro, display, theatrical, stylized, deco revival, headline impact, brand character, compact setting, stylized clarity, condensed, geometric, monoline, high-waisted, pointed terminals.
A condensed, monoline sans with strongly stylized geometry and compact proportions. Curves are built from tight ovals and near-circular bowls, while many strokes taper into sharp, triangular terminals that create a chiseled, poster-like finish. Counters are small and vertically oriented, and several letters show asymmetric, sculpted joins that emphasize a vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction with crisp apexes and consistent stroke weight, reinforcing a cohesive, display-forward texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a distinctive retro voice is desired. It can work well on packaging and event materials, especially when set large with generous tracking to let the angular terminals and oval counters remain clear.
The overall tone feels Art Deco and showcard-inspired—sleek, theatrical, and slightly exotic. Its sharp terminals and tall silhouettes give it a cinematic, nightlife sensibility that reads as vintage without appearing distressed or hand-drawn.
The design appears intended to deliver a period-evocative, Art Deco-flavored display sans that maximizes verticality and punch. By combining monoline strokes with sharp wedge terminals and ovalized rounds, it aims to stand out in short text settings while maintaining a clean, modern outline.
The texture is notably vertical and tight, with narrow bowls and compact apertures that favor impact over long-form comfort. Round letters (like O/C) read as tall ovals, while diagonals and junctions are simplified to maintain a clean, graphic silhouette at headline sizes.