Sans Normal Efkoy 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, captions, editorial, presentations, branding, modern, clean, informal, approachable, nimble, readable italic, contemporary utility, friendly emphasis, oblique, humanist, open counters, soft curves, lively rhythm.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and open apertures that keep letterforms clear at text sizes. Strokes are even and streamlined, with gently softened joins and terminals that read as subtly tapered rather than blunt. Proportions feel balanced and slightly compact in the curves, while the oblique angle and varied letter widths create a lively, flowing rhythm across words. Numerals match the text style with simple, readable shapes and consistent slant.
Well-suited for interface copy, short-form reading, and editorial layouts where a calm sans italic is needed without sacrificing clarity. It also works for presentations and brand voice applications that want a contemporary, approachable emphasis style.
The overall tone is modern and friendly, with an easygoing, conversational feel. Its slant adds motion and energy without becoming expressive or decorative, giving text a light, contemporary cadence.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic sans for everyday typography—prioritizing readability, smooth rhythm, and a friendly contemporary presence for both display emphasis and running text.
Uppercase forms appear clean and geometric-leaning but not rigid, while lowercase shapes stay open and legible, supporting continuous reading. The italic is true in structure (not merely a mechanical slant), contributing to a more natural handwritten-like flow while remaining firmly sans in character.