Sans Normal Ehlab 12 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, editorial, posters, ui labels, packaging, airy, modern, refined, gentle, minimal, modern elegance, clean readability, geometric clarity, light emphasis, monoline, geometric, rounded, open forms, clean.
A monoline, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are consistently thin and clean, with a steady rightward slant and generous interior counters that keep forms open. Terminals are simple and unembellished, and the overall rhythm is even and uncluttered, with circular letters (O, C, G, Q) leaning toward true geometric roundness. Numerals follow the same light, streamlined logic, maintaining clarity through open shapes and minimal detailing.
It performs well in branding and identity systems that need a light, modern signature, as well as editorial pull quotes, headlines, and short blocks of copy where an oblique sans adds sophistication. The clean shapes also suit UI labels and packaging accents, particularly at moderate-to-large sizes where its fine strokes remain visually confident.
The font conveys a quiet, contemporary elegance—light on the page and intentionally understated. Its oblique stance adds motion and a slightly editorial tone without feeling dramatic, resulting in a calm, polished voice suited to modern, design-forward contexts.
The design appears intended as a sleek, contemporary italic sans that prioritizes geometric clarity and a refined, airy texture. It aims to provide a modern alternative to more calligraphic italics, keeping forms simple, rounded, and consistent for a polished typographic voice.
Curves dominate the design language, and the italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating cohesive texture in paragraphs. The thin strokes and open counters emphasize delicacy, while the geometric roundness keeps the personality neutral rather than calligraphic.