Sans Normal Egnip 8 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cendra' by Locomotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, presentations, infographics, modern, clean, airy, elegant, technical, clarity, modernity, motion, neutrality, readability, slanted, open apertures, rounded terminals, monoline, humanist.
This typeface is a slanted, monoline sans with generous internal whitespace and smoothly rounded curves. Letterforms lean consistently to the right with clean joins and restrained shaping, balancing geometric roundness (notably in C, O, Q, and numerals) with subtly humanist construction in diagonals and bowls. Terminals are mostly softened rather than sharply cut, and counters stay open, giving the design a light, breathable texture in text. Spacing appears even and calm, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example I vs J, and O vs 0 by proportion and context) while maintaining a coherent, streamlined rhythm.
It suits interface typography, dashboards, and product UI where clarity and a contemporary tone are important, especially when a slanted style is desired without calligraphic contrast. It also works well for modern editorial layouts, captions, and short paragraphs, as well as brand systems and presentation templates that benefit from a clean, forward-leaning sans. The numerals appear well-suited to charts and lightweight data display.
The overall tone feels contemporary and precise, with an understated elegance that reads as friendly rather than sterile. Its slant adds forward motion and a sense of speed, while the open forms keep it approachable and easygoing. The result is a modern, minimal voice suitable for polished interfaces and clean editorial moments.
The design appears intended as a sleek, modern slanted sans for clear everyday typography, combining open, rounded construction with disciplined spacing for a refined, unobtrusive reading experience. The emphasis seems to be on maintaining legibility and consistency while adding a subtle sense of motion through the italic posture.
Diagonal-heavy glyphs such as V, W, X, and Y show crisp, taut strokes that contrast nicely with the softer round letters, reinforcing a balanced, modern texture. The lowercase shows particularly smooth, continuous curvature in letters like a, e, and g, supporting fluent reading in longer lines.