Sans Normal Egram 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, captions, presentations, branding, clean, modern, airy, sleek, neutral, emphasis, clarity, contemporary tone, text utility, clean accent, humanist, rounded, open apertures, diagonal stress, single-storey a.
A slanted sans with a light, even stroke and softly rounded geometry. Curves are smooth and near-monoline, with open counters and generous apertures that keep forms readable despite the italic angle. Uppercase proportions feel straightforward and slightly narrow, while lowercase shapes show a humanist tendency—most notably a single-storey “a” and simple, open “e”—giving the rhythm a flowing, contemporary texture. Numerals follow the same clean construction, with clear, unembellished shapes and consistent stroke behavior.
Well-suited for interface copy, dashboards, and secondary UI emphasis where an italic voice is needed without added ornament. It also works cleanly for editorial subheads, pull quotes, captions, and presentation typography, and can support modern brand systems that want a light, contemporary slanted sans for accent or short text.
The overall tone is modern and understated, with an airy, efficient feel rather than overt personality. Its italic slant adds motion and emphasis while staying calm and professional, suggesting a pragmatic, contemporary voice.
The design appears intended as a clear, contemporary italic sans that prioritizes smooth curves, open interior space, and an unobtrusive texture in running text. It aims to provide emphasis and motion while remaining neutral enough for broad functional use.
Round letters like C, O, and G lean on smooth elliptical forms, while straight-stemmed letters keep ends clean and minimally treated. The italic construction reads as a true oblique/italic hybrid: angled throughout, but still restrained, with clear spacing and a steady baseline presence in text.