Sans Normal Efner 8 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nsai' by AukimVisuel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, editorial, ui, modern, airy, sleek, friendly, technical, clarity, modernity, motion, versatility, approachability, clean, open, rounded, streamlined, crisp.
This typeface is a slanted sans with rounded, ellipse-driven forms and an even, low-modulation stroke. Curves are smooth and open, with generous apertures (notably in C, S, e, and a), and counters that stay clear at display sizes. Proportions feel horizontally expansive, with wide set capitals and round characters (O, Q, 0) that read as broad ovals. Terminals are clean and mostly sheared by the slant rather than finished with any pronounced hooks, giving the design a streamlined, contemporary rhythm across the alphabet and figures.
It performs best in headline and short-to-medium text settings where its open shapes and broad proportions can read clearly and feel spacious. The slanted stance makes it useful for branding, campaign work, and editorial callouts that need momentum. It can also suit interface accents—such as navigation, labels, or feature highlights—when a clean, contemporary italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and relaxed, combining a technical cleanness with an approachable softness from the rounded geometry. The slant adds motion and emphasis without becoming calligraphic, producing a sleek, forward-leaning voice suited to contemporary branding and interface-forward aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a contemporary sans italic that prioritizes smooth, rounded construction and clear, open counters. Its wide proportions and restrained stroke behavior suggest a focus on a calm, modern presence with added dynamism from the slant, suitable for versatile display and supportive text roles.
The figures follow the same rounded construction as the letters, with notably open, smooth shapes in 2, 3, 5 and a balanced, elliptical 8. The uppercase alphabet maintains a consistent, simple geometry, and the lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey feel where applicable, reinforcing clarity and an unfussy reading texture.