Sans Normal Efkos 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, editorial, presentations, signage, modern, clean, calm, technical, airy, clarity, neutrality, emphasis, modernity, consistency, monolinear, oblique, geometric, open apertures, rounded terminals.
This typeface is a slanted, monolinear sans with smooth, largely geometric construction and gently rounded stroke endings. Curves are broad and regular (notably in C, G, O, Q), while straight strokes stay crisp and evenly weighted, giving a tidy, consistent rhythm. Counters are open and clear, with simple, unembellished joins and minimal modulation. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed or extended, and the numeral set follows the same restrained, rounded logic with clear forms and clean spacing.
It suits interface typography, dashboards, and product design where a clean, modern oblique sans is useful for emphasis or hierarchy. It also works well for contemporary branding systems, presentation decks, and editorial layouts needing a calm, efficient italic voice, as well as short-to-medium signage and wayfinding where open forms aid quick recognition.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, with a neutral, practical voice that reads as efficient and understated. The oblique posture adds a sense of motion and immediacy without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the mood professional and matter-of-fact.
The design appears intended as a streamlined italic companion with a geometric, no-nonsense structure—prioritizing consistency, clarity, and a smooth reading rhythm in both display snippets and paragraph settings.
The italic angle is steady across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, supporting smooth text flow in continuous reading. Letterforms favor clarity over personality, with generous interior space and straightforward shapes that help maintain legibility at a range of sizes.