Sans Normal Efmep 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, presentations, data display, modern, clean, airy, refined, technical, contemporary tone, efficient readability, dynamic emphasis, clean system type, monoline, oblique, humanist, open counters, rounded terminals.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded curves and gently tapered joins. Letterforms are built from clean circular and elliptical geometry, with open counters and generous interior space that keeps shapes legible even at smaller sizes. The capitals are straightforward and uncluttered, while the lowercase introduces more humanist motion—noticeable in the single-storey a and g, the curved descenders, and the softly hooked terminals on letters like f and j. Overall spacing reads even and breathable, with a consistent rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Well-suited for interface copy, product pages, and dashboards where a clean oblique sans can add momentum without sacrificing clarity. It can also work in editorial sidebars, captions, and modern branding systems that want a refined, forward-leaning voice. The numerals appear clear and consistent, making them practical for light data or display readouts in mixed text.
The tone is contemporary and composed, combining a neutral sans structure with an energetic forward lean. It feels light on its feet—approachable rather than rigid—making the voice come across as polished, efficient, and subtly expressive.
The design appears intended as a modern italic companion or standalone oblique sans: neutral foundations paired with subtle humanist details to keep text lively. Its emphasis seems to be on maintaining clarity and smooth texture in continuous reading while delivering a contemporary, streamlined impression.
The italic angle is steady and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping mixed-case text look unified. Round characters (C, G, O, Q, e, o) maintain smooth continuity, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, y) stay crisp without feeling sharp due to rounded stroke endings.