Sans Normal Efmal 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, advertising, ui labels, posters, modern, clean, airborne, casual, friendly, add motion, modernize, improve clarity, soften tone, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded, airy.
A clean oblique sans with rounded, gently elliptical bowls and a smooth, even stroke. The letterforms lean consistently and keep a calm rhythm, with open counters and unobtrusive joins. Terminals are mostly softly finished rather than sharply cut, and the overall geometry favors simple arcs and straight stems over calligraphic detail. Numerals match the text with similarly rounded curves and a straightforward, readable construction.
This font works well for modern branding, short headlines, and promotional copy where a clean slanted voice adds energy. It can also suit UI labels, navigation, and packaging where an unobtrusive sans is needed but a touch of motion helps hierarchy and emphasis.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with an easy forward motion from the slant. It feels informal without becoming playful, balancing clarity with a light, breezy character suited to everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a streamlined oblique companion for a contemporary sans system, emphasizing rounded construction, clear counters, and a steady forward slant. It aims to provide a neutral-but-lively texture that stays readable while adding gentle dynamism to layouts.
The sample text shows good continuity across mixed-case strings and long passages, with smooth spacing and a notably open feel in round letters. The oblique angle is strong enough to signal emphasis while remaining stable for continuous reading at larger sizes.