Sans Normal Byres 13 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry and 'Clarika Office' and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, presentations, editorial, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, versatility, clarity, readability, modernity, rounded, open, geometric, unobtrusive, crisp.
A clean sans with predominantly geometric construction and smooth, circular curves. Strokes are even and consistent, with rounded bowls and open apertures that keep counters clear at text sizes. Terminals are straightforward and mostly flat, while joins and diagonals stay crisp without calligraphic modulation. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with simple, legible forms in both uppercase and lowercase; figures are similarly plain and easy to parse.
Well-suited for UI and product interfaces, dashboards, and general-purpose typography where clarity matters. It can also serve branding and packaging that wants a modern, understated voice, as well as signage and presentation work thanks to its clean rhythm and easily read letterforms.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, aiming to disappear into the layout rather than project a strong personality. Rounded curves and open forms add a mild friendliness, while the restrained detailing keeps it professional and system-like.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans that prioritizes clarity and consistency across letters and numerals. Its geometric roundness and restrained detailing suggest a focus on everyday readability and broad applicability in digital and print contexts.
Uppercase forms read cleanly and evenly across the set, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (such as i/l and o/0) through distinct proportions and dot/terminal details. Numerals are straightforward, with familiar silhouettes and consistent stroke color that matches the letters well.