Sans Normal Efnas 1 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, editorial, ui, headlines, posters, clean, modern, airy, neutral, technical, modernize, add emphasis, maintain clarity, systematic tone, geometric, monoline, open counters, tight apertures, slanted.
A slanted, monolinear sans with broad proportions and smooth, geometric construction. Curves are clean and near-circular, with open counters and restrained terminals that read crisp rather than calligraphic. The rhythm is even and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with relatively straight-sided verticals and gently rounded bowls. Numerals follow the same simple, streamlined logic, keeping a uniform stroke presence and clear silhouettes in running text.
Well-suited to modern branding systems, product and technology communications, and editorial layouts where a clean slanted sans can add motion without feeling ornamental. It performs especially well in headlines, subheads, short paragraphs, and interface elements where a sleek, spacious texture is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, with an airy, streamlined feel created by the wide set and light stroke. It reads calm and efficient, leaning toward a technical or editorial sensibility rather than expressive or decorative.
Likely designed to provide a contemporary italic sans voice that stays geometric and neutral, offering forward motion and emphasis while maintaining simple construction and consistent typographic color across sizes.
The italic angle is steady and mechanical, preserving a constructed look rather than introducing cursive traits. Wide spacing and open forms help maintain clarity at display sizes, while the light stroke benefits from sufficient contrast against the background and generous leading in paragraphs.