Sans Normal Egdif 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, packaging, modernist, streamlined, cool, efficient, editorial, space saving, forward motion, modern clarity, headline impact, condensed, oblique, clean, spare, upright stress.
A condensed oblique sans with clean, continuous strokes and softly rounded curves. The letterforms are built from narrow ovals and tall verticals, creating a tight rhythm with compact counters and economical spacing. Stroke weight stays fairly even across the alphabet, with only subtle modulation at joins and terminals, and the terminals read as crisp, slightly angled cuts rather than calligraphic tapers. Capitals are tall and slim; lowercase shows a straightforward, compact construction with a normal-height x-height and minimal ornamentation, and the numerals follow the same narrow, upright-leaning geometry.
This font is well suited to space-conscious display settings such as headlines, subheads, posters, and tight column layouts where a tall, condensed voice is useful. It can also work for branding and packaging that needs a modern, streamlined tone and a sense of forward motion. In text, it is best as a short-run italic voice—pull quotes, captions, or emphasis—where its narrow rhythm and oblique stance remain comfortable.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, with a technical, no-nonsense feel. Its slanted posture adds motion and urgency without becoming decorative, giving it an editorial and transport-signage kind of energy. The narrow proportions and restrained detailing keep the voice calm, focused, and efficient.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, slanted sans for modern layouts, prioritizing vertical efficiency, clear silhouettes, and a consistent, even texture. Its restrained construction suggests a focus on practical, contemporary communication with a subtle sense of speed.
The italics are integral to the design rather than a simple skew, with consistently drawn oblique structure across caps, lowercase, and figures. Round letters like O/C/G stay tight and elliptical, while diagonals in A/V/W/X are steep and compact, reinforcing the compressed silhouette.