Sans Normal Egrek 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, packaging, ui display, posters, modern, airy, calm, refined, elegant voice, contemporary tone, readable italic, clean minimalism, editorial utility, slanted, monoline, open apertures, rounded terminals, humanist.
A slim, slanted sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Forms are built from clean curves and straight, slightly tensioned diagonals, creating an even rhythm with generous counters and open apertures. Capitals feel tall and streamlined, while lowercase maintains a steady, readable skeleton with simple, uncluttered joins and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same restrained construction, pairing smooth curves with straightforward, readable shapes.
Well-suited to magazine and web editorial typography, especially for subheads, pull quotes, and short passages where a sleek italic voice is desired. It also works for contemporary branding and packaging that benefits from a restrained, modern tone, and for UI or product marketing display where a light, elegant slanted style can differentiate hierarchy without heavy ornament.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, with a gentle forward motion from the consistent slant. Its lightness and open shapes give it an airy, editorial feel that reads as refined rather than loud or decorative.
The design appears intended as a modern italicized sans that balances elegance with clarity, using open counters and consistent monoline strokes to maintain legibility while delivering a refined, forward-leaning personality.
The spacing and proportions emphasize verticality, helping lines of text look clean and organized. Curved letters keep a smooth, continuous flow, while diagonals (notably in letters like A, V, W, and X) add crisp structure without becoming sharp or aggressive.