Sans Normal Efmal 4 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, posters, captions, modern, clean, friendly, airy, technical, modern emphasis, clarity, legibility, consistency, monoline, geometric, open apertures, rounded terminals, slanted.
A slanted, monoline sans with largely geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes keep a consistent thickness with minimal modulation, and joins are crisp without visible serifing. Counters are roomy and round (notably in O/Q/0 and the bowls of b/p), while several forms show open apertures that help keep the texture light and uncluttered. The proportions feel balanced with a straightforward cap-height and a moderate x-height; spacing reads even, with a slightly forward-leaning rhythm that stays controlled rather than calligraphic.
Well suited to interface and product contexts where a clean italic is needed for emphasis, as well as contemporary branding and editorial headlines. The open forms and even stroke texture also make it a practical choice for short paragraphs, captions, and data-adjacent labels when a slanted sans tone is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a technical neatness with a soft, friendly smoothness. The italic slant adds motion and emphasis, giving the design an energetic, modern voice without becoming dramatic or decorative.
Designed to provide a modern italic companion with geometric clarity and an even, low-fuss texture. The goal appears to be an emphasis style that remains highly legible and consistent across letters and figures, delivering a streamlined look for contemporary communication.
Round letters stay close to circular, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are sharp and clean, reinforcing a crisp geometric feel. Numerals match the letterforms in simplicity and curvature, keeping the set visually consistent for mixed alphanumeric settings.