Sans Normal Byres 7 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Segma' by Brink; 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR; 'Acherus Feral', 'Acherus Grotesque', and 'Chesna Grotesk' by Horizon Type; and 'Pulp Display' by Spilled Ink (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body copy, product design, signage, presentations, modern, clean, neutral, friendly, minimal, clarity, versatility, system design, neutral voice, geometric, rounded, open apertures, high legibility, crisp.
A clean sans with a geometric backbone and gently rounded curves. Strokes are even and consistent, with smooth circular bowls (notably in O, Q, and 0) and straightforward, unmodulated diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y. Terminals are mostly plain and crisp, while lowercase forms lean toward simple, near-single-storey construction (a and g) with open apertures that keep counters clear at text sizes. Overall spacing and proportions feel balanced, producing an even rhythm in continuous reading.
Well suited for interface text, product and brand systems that need a neutral sans, and general editorial body copy where consistent texture and legibility are priorities. The open counters and uncomplicated shapes also make it a good fit for wayfinding, labels, and presentation typography.
The font communicates a modern, matter-of-fact tone with a mild friendliness coming from its round forms and open counters. It feels unobtrusive and contemporary, aiming for clarity over personality, with a restrained, minimal presence.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary workhorse sans: simple geometric construction, clear counters, and restrained details that support long-form reading and system-wide consistency across headings and text.
Figures are simple and readable with round 0 and a clean 1, and the Q features a short, tidy tail that doesn’t disrupt the overall circular silhouette. The sample text shows consistent color and steady line rhythm, suggesting a design tuned for general-purpose UI and editorial settings rather than display eccentricity.