Sans Normal Bulon 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Bluset Now Mono' and 'EF Thordis Mono' by Elsner+Flake and 'Lucida Grande Mono' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, tables, forms, technical docs, utilitarian, technical, neutral, retro, legibility, alignment, clarity, utility, square terminals, typewriter-like, compact, mechanical, clean.
This font is a monospaced sans with compact, pragmatic letterforms and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes are straightforward with mostly square-cut terminals and minimal modulation, giving the shapes a crisp, mechanical feel. Counters are open and simple, with rounded bowls that read slightly squared-off by the blunt endings and consistent spacing. Uppercase forms are tall and stable, while the lowercase stays clear and compact with single-storey a and g and a simple, loopless j; overall proportions prioritize uniformity and alignment over calligraphic nuance.
It performs well anywhere predictable character widths and clean alignment matter, such as code editors, command-line interfaces, data tables, and configuration screens. The sturdy, plain construction also suits technical documentation, labels, and small interface copy where consistent spacing and quick recognition are priorities.
The overall tone is functional and no-nonsense, with a mildly retro, typewriter/terminal flavor. It conveys clarity and restraint rather than warmth, lending a technical, workmanlike character to both headings and continuous text.
The design intent appears focused on dependable readability and uniform spacing for structured text. By keeping terminals blunt and forms uncomplicated, it aims to remain clear under constraints like grids, columns, and dense technical layouts.
The monospaced set width strongly shapes the texture, producing visible vertical alignment in text and generous internal spacing in narrow characters like i and l. Numerals follow the same straightforward construction, designed to sit evenly on the grid with consistent sidebearings.