Sans Normal Efbat 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Reyhan' by Plantype and 'Eloquia' by Typekiln (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, captions, editorial, branding, presentations, clean, modern, efficient, neutral, technical, emphasis, clarity, legibility, system type, neutrality, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, oblique stress, airy.
A restrained italic sans with gently rounded curves and smooth joins. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast rhythm, while the slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Counters are open and relatively generous, with rounded bowls and softly finished terminals that keep shapes from feeling sharp. Proportions are balanced and straightforward, and the numerals follow the same oblique, simplified construction for a cohesive texture in running text.
Works well for UI and product copy where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, along with captions and small blocks of editorial text that benefit from clear, open forms. It can also support understated branding and presentation typography, especially in systems that favor a clean, contemporary sans with a calm reading texture.
The overall tone is modern and unobtrusive, with a quiet sense of motion from the italic angle. It reads as pragmatic and contemporary rather than expressive, making it feel at home in clean interfaces and editorial systems that need emphasis without drama.
Designed to provide a clear, modern italic sans for everyday typography, prioritizing consistency and legibility in continuous text. The rounded construction and open counters suggest an emphasis on smooth reading and a friendly, neutral presence suitable for functional design systems.
The sample text shows smooth word shapes and steady spacing that create an even typographic color in paragraphs. The italic form feels purpose-built rather than a mere slanted roman, with consistent curvature and an orderly cadence that holds up in longer lines.