Sans Normal Ehlab 17 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A very light, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, rounded construction. Curves are drawn with clean, near-circular geometry while straight strokes stay crisp and uncluttered, producing an even, delicate rhythm. Counters are generous and apertures are open, helping keep the shapes legible despite the thin strokes. Uppercase forms feel tall and streamlined, and the lowercase shows a relatively small x-height with long ascenders/descenders, giving the text a graceful, vertical texture.
Well suited for editorial typography, magazine decks, pull quotes, and brand systems that need a light, refined italic voice. It can work nicely for beauty, lifestyle, and cultural materials, as well as packaging and posters where a delicate, modern tone is desired. For small sizes or low-contrast reproduction, it will benefit from generous size and careful color/printing choices.
The overall tone is understated and contemporary, with a quiet elegance that reads as polished rather than assertive. Its lightness and slant lend a fashion/editorial sensibility, suggesting sophistication and restraint. The font feels friendly through its rounded forms, yet remains minimal and precise.
The design appears intended as an elegant, modern italic sans that emphasizes cleanliness and flow over weight and impact. Its geometry and open shapes aim for clarity and sophistication, providing a distinctive slanted texture for display and editorial roles.
Spacing appears comfortably open in running text, and rounded letters like O/C/G read smooth and continuous, reinforcing the geometric flavor. The slanted numerals and the simplified, clean punctuation contribute to a cohesive italic texture suitable for emphasis. The thin joins and terminals make it best suited to situations where fine strokes won’t be lost.