Sans Normal Egren 4 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, app design, editorial, brand voice, signage, modern, clean, friendly, lively, casual, readability, modernity, approachability, versatility, rounded, humanist, open, airy, slanted.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and softly tapered terminals. Curves are generous and open, with broadly elliptical bowls and a steady, even stroke that keeps texture calm on the page. Proportions lean slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase shows a notably tall x-height, short ascenders/descenders, and compact, clear counters that support readability. Capitals are straightforward and geometric-leaning, pairing well with the more humanist rhythm of the lowercase; numerals follow the same crisp, unobtrusive drawing with consistent spacing and a clean, contemporary silhouette.
Works well for UI copy, product dashboards, and web typography where a clear italic voice is needed without sharpness. Its open forms and tall lowercase proportions also suit editorial sidebars, captions, and contemporary brand systems that want a clean but personable tone. At larger sizes it can serve for headings and signage that benefit from a subtle sense of forward movement.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing clarity with a gentle sense of motion from the slant. It feels informal without becoming playful, making it suitable for friendly interfaces and modern brand voices. The rounded forms and open apertures give it an easy, welcoming presence.
The design appears intended as a versatile slanted sans for everyday communication—combining modern rounded geometry with a human, readable rhythm. It aims to deliver a calm page color in paragraphs while still offering a distinctive, energetic silhouette for emphasis and display.
In text, the rhythm stays smooth and even, with the slant providing emphasis while maintaining legibility. Diacritics and punctuation appear simple and functional, matching the font’s restrained, minimalist detailing.