Sans Normal Egbep 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, presentations, wayfinding, branding, clean, modern, airy, technical, neutral, clarity, modernity, efficiency, neutrality, oblique, geometric, monoline, open apertures, rounded.
A monolinear oblique sans with smooth, geometric curves and even stroke weight. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous internal counters and open apertures, producing a clear, spacious rhythm. Round characters (like O, C, and e) read as elliptical and steady, while straight strokes maintain consistent thickness and crisp terminals. Ascenders are relatively long and the lowercase is compactly built with a prominent x-height, helping maintain legibility in continuous text.
Well-suited for UI and product typography where a clean, unobtrusive oblique is needed, as well as editorial sidebars, captions, and pull quotes that benefit from a light, open texture. The broad proportions and clear numerals also make it useful for presentations, signage-style headings, and contemporary brand systems that want a modern slanted sans without decorative features.
The overall tone is clean and contemporary, with an understated, efficient feel. Its slanted posture adds forward motion and a subtle sense of speed without becoming expressive or calligraphic. The wide set and open shapes give it an airy, engineered character suited to modern interfaces and streamlined branding.
Likely designed to provide a neutral, modern oblique companion for sans-serif systems, emphasizing clarity, openness, and consistent rhythm across sizes. The geometry-driven construction suggests an intention toward contemporary digital use and clean typographic layouts.
Numerals follow the same geometric, open construction, with simplified curves and clear distinctions between forms. The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, preserving a cohesive texture in paragraphs and mixed-case settings.