Sans Normal Gines 7 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akko' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, posters, editorial, captions, modern, clean, sleek, casual, space saving, clarity, modern emphasis, functional italic, monoline, condensed, oblique, rounded.
A slim, oblique sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded curves. Proportions run tall and condensed, with long ascenders/descenders and a compact overall width that keeps lines feeling airy. Terminals are mostly clean and slightly softened rather than sharply cut, and curves are drawn with smooth, even tension. The rhythm is consistent across uppercase and lowercase, with open counters and straightforward, unembellished construction that stays legible at text sizes.
This face works well where a compact, space-saving italic is useful: UI labels, navigation, and small headings, as well as packaging and modern branding systems. It can also serve editorial sidebars, captions, and pull quotes where a light, slanted emphasis is needed without introducing serif texture.
The overall tone is contemporary and unfussy, combining a streamlined, technical neatness with an approachable, everyday feel. Its forward-leaning stance adds motion and informality, making it feel active and lightweight without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a practical, modern oblique sans that prioritizes compactness, consistent rhythm, and clean legibility. It aims to provide an italic voice that feels streamlined and contemporary rather than calligraphic.
Numerals follow the same narrow, upright-to-oblique structure and maintain a restrained, uniform color on the page. Lowercase forms emphasize clarity over personality, and the punctuation and diacritics shown integrate cleanly with the same restrained stroke endings.