Sans Normal Erray 8 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, posters, captions, airy, modern, calm, refined, approachable, elegant italic, clean reading, modern neutrality, soft tone, monoline, rounded, soft terminals, humanist, open apertures.
A very thin, monoline italic with smooth, rounded construction and a consistent rightward slant. Curves are drawn with clean, elliptical geometry and gentle joins, while terminals are mostly softened rather than sharply cut. Proportions are even and readable, with open counters and generous internal space; the overall rhythm feels light and continuous, with minimal stroke modulation and no ornamental detailing.
This style works well where a light, elegant italic is needed—such as UI accents, pull quotes, short editorial passages, and refined brand systems. It can also suit posters and display lines when paired with a sturdier companion weight for hierarchy, while remaining legible in captions thanks to its open apertures and simple skeletons.
The font reads as understated and contemporary, with an airy, polished tone. Its soft curves and light touch convey a calm, friendly sophistication rather than a technical or aggressive voice.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary italic voice with minimal visual noise: a lightweight, rounded sans that stays smooth in continuous reading while adding subtle dynamism through its slant.
The italic angle is steady across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving text a cohesive forward flow. Forms like the single-storey lowercase shapes and the rounded numerals emphasize clarity and a smooth, streamlined texture in paragraphs.