Sans Normal Efdim 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Schnebel Sans ME' and 'Schnebel Sans Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, editorial, ui text, packaging, posters, modern, clean, friendly, dynamic, informal, approachability, clarity, contemporary tone, forward motion, neutral versatility, rounded, open, airy, oblique, humanist.
A rounded, oblique sans with smooth, continuous curves and gently tapered stroke endings. Proportions are generous and horizontally spacious, with open apertures and a calm, even rhythm across lines. Uppercase forms stay simple and geometric-leaning, while the lowercase introduces more humanist movement, especially in the single-storey a and g and the flowing joins and terminals. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded construction, keeping a consistent, uncluttered silhouette.
Well-suited to brand identities and marketing materials that want a modern, approachable voice, especially where an oblique style adds motion without becoming decorative. It should also work for short-to-medium editorial copy, product packaging, and UI or product text where clarity and open shapes are important, particularly at larger reading sizes.
The overall tone feels contemporary and approachable, with a breezy, forward-leaning energy. Its rounded construction and open forms read as friendly rather than technical, while the restrained detailing keeps it polished and modern.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary oblique sans that stays legible and calm while conveying motion and friendliness. It balances simple, rounded structures with subtle humanist cues to produce a versatile voice for both display and text-forward applications.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping the font maintain momentum in text settings. Curves dominate over sharp corners, and terminals tend to finish with subtle, softened cuts that avoid harshness and support a smooth texture.