Sans Normal Egmew 14 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Schnebel Sans ME' and 'Schnebel Sans Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, brand voice, subheads, captions, modern, clean, friendly, casual, airy, readability, approachability, modern tone, italic emphasis, clarity, rounded, humanist, open apertures, slanted, lively.
This typeface is a slanted sans with rounded, gently humanist construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes appear even and refined, with soft terminals and minimal sharpness, producing a clean rhythm across text. Proportions feel balanced and open: counters are roomy, apertures in letters like C, S, and e stay clear, and bowls (O, Q, 8) read as near-elliptical forms. The italic angle is consistent, while letterforms keep straightforward geometry without ornamental details, resulting in a calm, contemporary texture.
It suits interface copy and product typography where a soft, contemporary italic is needed for emphasis, as well as editorial layouts for pull quotes, intros, and secondary headings. The open counters and steady spacing also make it a good choice for captions and short-to-medium reading in print or screen contexts.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a relaxed italic motion that feels conversational rather than formal. Its rounded shapes and open spacing lend a friendly, easygoing character while still staying crisp and professional.
The design appears intended to provide a clear, modern italic companion with friendly, rounded forms and dependable readability. It emphasizes smooth curves, open apertures, and consistent slant to create an understated but expressive voice for everyday typography.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible, with a slightly narrow, upright skeleton that leans with the italic slant. Lowercase shows clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., i/l, o/0 in context), and the figures follow the same rounded, even-stroke logic for a coherent typographic color.