Sans Normal Efgem 1 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, modern, airy, clean, calm, technical, neutral emphasis, modern clarity, geometric consistency, efficient readability, geometric, rounded, monoline, oblique, open.
A streamlined oblique sans with smooth, rounded forms and an even, monoline stroke. Curves are built from generous circular/elliptical geometry, while straight strokes stay crisp and lightly angled, producing a consistent forward slant across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Counters are open and uncluttered, with restrained terminals and minimal modulation, giving the alphabet a tidy rhythm and an unclipped, spacious feel.
Well-suited to interface typography, dashboards, captions, and product branding where a modern, unobtrusive italic is useful for hierarchy or emphasis. The open shapes and consistent stroke make it a good fit for editorial callouts, headings, and short-to-medium text in print or on screen, as well as clean signage and presentation graphics.
The overall tone is contemporary and understated, projecting clarity and efficiency rather than warmth or ornament. Its slanted stance adds a subtle sense of motion and emphasis while remaining controlled and legible.
The design appears intended as a neutral, geometric-leaning italic companion that delivers emphasis without resorting to calligraphic contrast. It prioritizes smooth construction, consistent rhythm, and contemporary simplicity for versatile everyday use.
Rounded bowls in letters like O, Q, and 0 read very smooth and regular, and the figures follow the same geometric logic for a cohesive typographic color. The design keeps details sparse, relying on proportion and curvature rather than decorative features to create character.