Sans Normal Edman 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product branding, headlines, editorial, signage, modern, clean, dynamic, friendly, technical, readability, modernity, momentum, versatility, clarity, slanted, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, crisp.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded curves and a largely monolinear stroke, giving it an even, steady texture. Proportions are compact in the capitals while the lowercase shows a notably tall x-height, producing strong presence at smaller sizes. Curves are broadly circular with open counters and apertures, and joins stay clean without sharp ink-trap effects. Overall spacing reads balanced and contemporary, with a consistent rightward slant that maintains legibility across mixed-case and numerals.
Works well for interface copy, dashboards, and product experiences where a clean sans with extra vitality is desirable. It also suits headlines and subheads, contemporary editorial layouts, and clear wayfinding where the tall lowercase and open forms support quick reading.
The tone feels modern and purposeful, combining a clean, engineered clarity with a slightly approachable, informal energy from the italic slant and rounded shapes. It reads confident rather than decorative, lending a sense of motion that suits active, contemporary branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans voice with an energetic slant, prioritizing clarity and consistency across letters and numerals while keeping the shapes soft and approachable. It aims for versatile readability with a modern, forward-leaning personality.
The numerals and capitals share the same rounded, geometric construction as the lowercase, keeping a unified voice across UI-style strings and longer text. The italic angle is consistent across the set, helping lines of text flow smoothly while remaining clear in dense paragraphs.