Sans Normal Egrud 13 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, packaging, sleek, modern, airy, understated, editorial, space saving, modern voice, clean readability, compact display, condensed, oblique, monolinear, clean, upright terminals.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with monolinear strokes and open apertures. The letterforms are built from simple, rounded geometry with a smooth, even rhythm and generous interior spaces despite the narrow set. Terminals are clean and largely unbracketed, and curves transition softly into straights, giving counters a tidy elliptical feel. Ascenders are prominent and the overall vertical proportions emphasize height and economy of space, while spacing appears controlled to keep text color even in continuous reading.
Well-suited to tight headline and subhead settings where horizontal space is limited and a fast, modern texture is desired. It can also support contemporary branding, packaging, and editorial display work that benefits from a condensed, forward-leaning voice.
The tone is contemporary and efficient, with a refined, quiet elegance. Its slanted posture adds forward motion without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the overall impression professional and streamlined.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving, modern sans that remains smooth and readable in longer lines, combining a restrained geometric construction with a subtle sense of motion.
Capitals read crisp and architectural, while lowercase maintains clarity through open shapes and simple joins. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright-leaning construction, matching the text texture closely for mixed alphanumeric settings.