Sans Normal Egboh 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, presentation, captions, clean, modern, airy, technical, efficient, emphasis, clarity, contemporary tone, systematic design, readable italics, monoline, oblique, open counters, rounded geometry, high legibility.
A slanted, monoline sans with clean, rounded geometry and gently squared terminals. Curves are built from smooth circular and elliptical forms, producing open counters in letters like C, G, O, and e, and a tidy, consistent rhythm across the alphabet. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed or extended, with straightforward construction in the capitals and a compact, readable lowercase that maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals follow the same even stroke logic, with simple, uncluttered forms and consistent alignment.
Well-suited for interface and product text where a clean, slanted sans can add emphasis while staying highly legible. It also fits editorial pull quotes, presentations, and modern branding systems that need a neutral but dynamic voice, and it should hold up well in captions and secondary typographic layers.
The overall tone is contemporary and efficient, with a crisp, unobtrusive presence that reads as practical and professional. The oblique stance adds a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the mood controlled and modern.
Likely intended as a utilitarian oblique companion for modern sans typography—providing emphasis and forward motion while preserving a restrained, geometric clarity for comfortable reading.
The design favors clarity through open apertures and smooth joins, helping individual letters stay distinct in running text. The italic angle is consistent and the spacing appears measured, supporting an even texture in paragraphs as well as in short display lines.