Sans Normal Egram 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella' and 'Ciutadella Rounded' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, wayfinding, corporate, branding, headlines, modern, clean, technical, airline, clarity, modernity, motion, system use, neutrality, monoline, humanist, open counters, generous spacing, oblique stress.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded construction and open apertures. Curves are drawn with a steady stroke and gentle transitions, while terminals are clean and unadorned, keeping the texture even and uncluttered. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with clear, legible forms in both cases; the lowercase shows straightforward bowls and shoulders, and the numerals follow the same restrained, consistent geometry. Overall spacing reads slightly generous, producing an airy rhythm in text.
This font is well suited to interface typography, signage and wayfinding systems, and corporate communications where a clean italic voice is needed. It can also work for branding and short headlines that benefit from a sense of motion without becoming stylized, and for data-light settings where numerals must stay clear and consistent.
The overall tone is modern and efficient, with an understated, forward-leaning energy that suggests motion and clarity. Its restraint and uniformity give it a professional, technical feel rather than expressive or decorative character.
The design appears intended as a neutral, contemporary italic sans that prioritizes clarity and smooth reading while adding a subtle sense of speed through its oblique stance. Its consistent stroke and open forms suggest a focus on reliable everyday typography for modern communication.
In the sample text, the italic angle stays consistent across letters and numerals, helping long lines maintain a smooth diagonal flow. The shapes remain open at smaller sizes, and the punctuation and figures visually align with the same clean, rounded vocabulary.