Sans Normal Edbis 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petermann' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial display, dynamic, modernist, sporty, crisp, technical, emphasis, compactness, speed, modern utility, display impact, condensed, slanted, clean, airy, brisk.
A condensed italic sans with smooth, rounded construction and low stroke contrast. The slant is consistent and fairly steep, creating a fast diagonal rhythm across words. Curves are clean and open, with oval bowls and compact apertures, while straight strokes remain firm and evenly weighted. Proportions feel tall and streamlined, with a high lowercase presence and tight, efficient letterforms that stay legible in continuous text.
Well suited to display typography where a sense of motion and efficiency is desirable, such as headlines, posters, sports or tech branding, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial callouts, captions, and UI accents where a condensed italic voice adds emphasis without becoming ornate.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, suggesting speed, motion, and contemporary utility. It reads as confident and purposeful rather than decorative, with a slightly sporty, technical flavor that suits modern branding and performance-oriented messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-saving italic voice with a contemporary sans character. Its goal is to combine clarity with a lively, kinetic slant, providing emphasis and immediacy for modern communication.
The italic is clearly designed rather than mechanically skewed, with shapes and joins that maintain balance at the angle. Round letters stay fairly upright in their internal counters, helping keep text readable, while diagonals (such as in V/W/X/Y) emphasize the font’s dynamic cadence.