Sans Normal Efmef 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, presentations, branding, captions, modern, clean, airy, friendly, technical, clarity, legibility, modernity, motion, humanist, monoline, rounded, open apertures, slanted.
A slanted sans with a monoline feel and softly rounded joins. Curves are drawn with smooth, near-circular geometry, while straights stay crisp, giving the design a clear, even rhythm. Counters are open and generous, and terminals are mostly plain and unadorned, supporting a straightforward, contemporary texture. Proportions feel balanced with moderate ascenders/descenders and steady spacing, producing a readable, lightly flowing line in text.
Works well for UI labels, product copy, and dashboards where a clean, slanted sans can add momentum while staying legible. It also suits editorial sidebars, presentation decks, and lightweight branding systems that want a modern, friendly tone. The even stroke behavior and open counters make it a good choice for captions and short-to-medium passages.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with an understated, utilitarian clarity. The slant adds motion and a mildly energetic voice without becoming expressive or calligraphic. It reads as neutral and professional, suitable for interfaces and everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a practical italic companion with a neutral, contemporary sans voice—prioritizing clarity, consistent rhythm, and unobtrusive character while adding gentle forward emphasis through the slant.
The shapes favor openness and simplicity: round letters like O/Q stay smooth and spacious, while diagonals in A/V/W/X are clean and consistent. Numerals follow the same restrained, rounded construction, aligning well with the text style for mixed alphanumeric settings.