Sans Normal Ehnew 6 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ID Grotesk' by ID Typeface (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, fashion, branding, headlines, captions, modern, airy, refined, calm, elegance, modernity, legibility, minimalism, monoline, humanist, open apertures, rounded, slanted.
A very light, monoline italic sans with softly rounded curves and a clean, unadorned construction. The letterforms show open apertures and generous counters, with smooth transitions at joins and minimal modulation. Uppercase shapes are streamlined and slightly condensed in feeling, while the lowercase has a tall presence with clear, simple forms; strokes remain crisp and consistent across letters and figures. Numerals are slender and elegant, with the “0” nearly oval and the “1” reduced to a simple slanted stroke, reinforcing the overall minimal rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, fashion and lifestyle branding, and refined headline or subhead settings where a light italic voice is desirable. It can also serve as an accent style for pull quotes, captions, and UI text used sparingly, especially at sizes where its fine strokes remain distinct.
The font reads as modern and understated, with an airy, polished tone. Its italic slant adds motion and sophistication without becoming expressive or calligraphic, making it feel composed and contemporary.
The design appears intended to provide a sleek italic companion with a minimal, modern feel—prioritizing lightness, openness, and a smooth reading rhythm for contemporary typographic systems.
Diagonal strokes (as in V, W, X, Y, and the k) are sharp and clean, while round letters (C, O, Q, e) maintain smooth continuity. The overall spacing and shapes favor clarity and a light, graceful texture that works best when given room to breathe.