Sans Normal Efdeh 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dortmund' by Punchform and 'Eloquia' by Typekiln (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, presentations, captions, modern, clean, airy, technical, elegant, clarity, neutrality, modernity, emphasis, monolinear, oblique, humanist, open counters, rounded.
A streamlined oblique sans with monolinear strokes and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms lean consistently and maintain an even rhythm, with open apertures and generous internal space that keep counters clear. Curves are smooth and circular in character, while straight strokes stay crisp and unembellished, producing a calm, contemporary texture in running text. Numerals follow the same restrained, rounded construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
This face is well suited to UI labels, product and technology communications, and editorial layouts that benefit from a clear oblique companion. It works nicely for captions, decks, and brand systems that need a modern sans with a refined, unobtrusive slant.
The overall tone is modern and understated, with an airy, efficient feel. Its slant adds motion and a subtle sense of speed without becoming dramatic, giving it a polished, contemporary voice suited to clean editorial and interface contexts.
It appears designed to provide a clean, contemporary oblique sans optimized for clarity and a smooth reading rhythm. The rounded geometry and restrained detailing suggest an intention to stay neutral and versatile while adding just enough forward motion for emphasis.
The spacing reads comfortable in the sample text, helping the italic angle stay legible at paragraph sizes. Rounded shapes (notably in O/C/G/e) and simplified joins contribute to a smooth, consistent grayscale on the page.