Sans Normal Egred 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, branding, modernist, streamlined, airy, technical, editorial, space saving, dynamic emphasis, modern clarity, clean neutrality, monoline, condensed, oblique, tall, clean.
A condensed oblique sans with monoline strokes and rounded, elliptical counters. The letterforms are tall and slightly squashed horizontally, with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, continuous curves. Terminals are clean and mostly open, and the overall construction favors simple geometry and minimal modulation, producing even texture despite the narrow set width.
Well suited for space-sensitive display settings such as headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a tall, condensed italic voice adds motion and emphasis. It can also work for short bursts of editorial text (pull quotes, captions, product labeling) where a clean, slanted sans is desired and line length is controlled.
The font reads as brisk and contemporary, with a slightly technical, forward-leaning energy. Its narrow, slanted rhythm feels efficient and modern, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver an economical, contemporary italic sans that fits tightly while staying legible through open counters and simple geometric forms. Its consistent stroke and condensed proportions suggest a focus on clear, modern emphasis for titling and compact layouts.
Capitals show a restrained, linear build with generous inner space for the width, while the lowercase maintains compact proportions and a comparatively modest x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same streamlined, oblique logic, supporting a consistent, unified color across mixed-case and numeric settings.