Sans Normal Efban 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate S' by Berthold and 'Corporate S' and 'Corporate S WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, captions, wayfinding, headlines, brand systems, modern, clean, neutral, technical, efficient, emphasis, clarity, modernity, system use, legibility, oblique, monoline, open apertures, rounded forms, airy spacing.
This typeface is a slanted, monoline sans with rounded, ellipse-driven curves and a crisp, uniform stroke. Terminals are clean and largely unmodulated, with smooth joins and minimal calligraphic influence. Counters are generous and apertures stay relatively open, supporting a clear rhythm in text. Proportions feel slightly condensed in some letters while maintaining an overall even, contemporary texture, and the numerals follow the same streamlined, upright-structure-with-slant logic for consistency.
Well suited to interface typography, short-form copy, and informational graphics where a clean, slanted emphasis is useful. It also works for headings and subheads in editorial or brand systems that want a contemporary sans tone with a subtle sense of speed.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a calm, contemporary feel. Its slant adds a sense of motion and immediacy without becoming expressive or decorative, keeping the voice professional and understated.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, modern sans voice in an oblique style, balancing clarity with a gentle forward lean. Its consistent stroke and open forms suggest a focus on legibility and a tidy, system-friendly appearance across mixed-case text and numerals.
In the samples, the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping maintain a cohesive typographic color. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S appear smoothly drawn and balanced, while straight-sided forms retain crisp edges, giving a clear, engineered finish.