Sans Normal Epmes 1 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, branding, headlines, posters, tech ui, sleek, futuristic, aerodynamic, technical, elegant, futurism, speed, modernity, distinctiveness, minimalism, monoline, oblique, rounded, streamlined, high-leaning.
A monoline, obliqued sans with very open, wide letterforms and smooth elliptical construction. Strokes stay consistently thin with rounded turns and long, tapered-looking terminals created by angled cuts and extended horizontals. Curves dominate (notably in C, G, O, Q, S, and the numerals), while straight segments are sparse and often set at a forward slant, giving the design a continuous, gliding rhythm. Counters are large and airy, joins are clean and minimal, and the overall spacing reads generous, enhancing the expansive, panoramic feel in text.
Best suited to display contexts where its thin strokes and wide proportions can breathe—logos, product branding, automotive/technology themes, poster headlines, and short UI headings. In longer passages it reads as a stylized voice, so it works most effectively for titles, taglines, and feature callouts rather than dense body copy.
The font conveys a sleek, aerodynamic tone—more sci‑fi and concept-car than editorial. Its forward lean and elongated curves suggest speed and precision, while the thin line weight adds a light, refined calm rather than heaviness or impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a streamlined, futuristic sans voice through elliptical forms, wide stance, and a consistent forward slant. It prioritizes visual motion and distinctive silhouettes over conventional text neutrality, aiming for a custom, concept-driven look in brand and display settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent slanted axis and rounded geometry, with distinctive, stylized constructions (e.g., the leaf-like B bowl treatment and the simplified, curved E/F forms). Numerals mirror the same elliptical language, with especially smooth 0/2/3/5/6/9 and a sharply slanted 1, reinforcing the technical, custom-built character.