Sans Normal Efkis 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, editorial, branding, captions, signage, modern, neutral, dynamic, clean, approachable, clarity, efficiency, modernity, readability, motion, rounded, open apertures, airy, geometric-leaning.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded curves and open apertures, built from simple geometric strokes that stay consistent across the set. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, while bowls and counters remain generous, creating an airy texture in text. Proportions are balanced with a steady rhythm; the italic angle is clear but not extreme, keeping forms readable while adding momentum.
Well-suited for UI text, product interfaces, and editorial settings where italic emphasis is needed without calling attention to the type itself. It can work effectively for branding systems seeking a modern, approachable tone, as well as for captions, labels, and short-to-medium blocks of text where a clean, slanted sans is desirable.
This font feels contemporary and forward-leaning, with an energetic, on-the-move tone typical of italics. Its overall voice is calm and matter-of-fact rather than expressive or decorative, giving it a clean, modern neutrality. The rounded drawing adds a mildly friendly, approachable character without becoming playful.
The design appears intended as a practical italic companion for contemporary sans typography, prioritizing clear word shapes and an even typographic color. Its rounded construction and open forms suggest a goal of maintaining legibility and friendliness while providing the emphasis and flow of an italic style.
The numeral set follows the same smooth, minimal construction as the letters, reading clearly in the sample. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, while lowercase shapes keep counters open, helping maintain clarity in continuous text.