Sans Normal Bylaf 16 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ricardo' by Bureau Roffa, 'Modeska' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Centra No. 1' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, body text, product design, signage, presentations, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, technical, clarity, versatility, neutrality, modern utility, geometric, rounded, open apertures, low contrast, crisp terminals.
A clean sans with geometric construction and low stroke contrast, mixing near-circular bowls with straight-sided stems for a stable, contemporary rhythm. Curves are smooth and well-centered, with open counters and generous apertures that keep forms readable at text sizes. Terminals are crisp and unbracketed, and joins stay simple, giving the alphabet a tidy, engineered feel; diagonals (A, V, W, X) are sharp and consistent, while round letters (O, C, G, Q) lean toward circular proportions. Numerals follow the same straightforward geometry, with clear differentiation and compact, even spacing.
Works well for user interfaces, dashboards, and product typography where quick scanning and consistent letterforms are important. Its open shapes and even texture also suit general-purpose reading in short to medium passages, as well as signage and presentation materials that need clear, no-nonsense communication.
The tone is neutral and practical, with a quietly friendly warmth coming from its rounded geometry. It feels modern and dependable rather than expressive, suitable for interfaces and everyday communication where clarity matters more than personality.
Designed to provide a dependable, contemporary sans voice built from simple geometric forms, prioritizing clarity, consistency, and broad utility across display and text contexts.
Uppercase forms are clean and slightly wide-feeling in the round letters, while lowercase shapes maintain straightforward, schoolbook familiarity. The overall color on the page is even, with consistent stroke presence and a calm, unobtrusive texture in paragraph settings.