Sans Normal Eglum 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and an overall open, airy texture. Strokes are consistently slim and clean, with gently tapered terminals and minimal contrast, giving curves a soft, continuous flow. Letterforms lean forward with a steady rhythm, and counters stay generous—especially in rounded shapes—supporting clarity at text sizes. The lowercase shows a humanist feel in its proportions and joins, while capitals remain simple and unobtrusive for a balanced mixed-case color.
It performs well for interface text, product copy, and editorial layouts where a warm, modern voice is desired. The open shapes and steady rhythm also suit captions, short-form marketing, and brand systems that need an energetic italic-forward sans without sacrificing readability.
The impression is contemporary and easygoing, with a friendly tone that feels conversational rather than formal. Its slant adds energy and a sense of motion without becoming flashy, making it well suited to modern, approachable branding and editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile slanted sans for everyday communication—clean and modern, but softened through rounded geometry and humanist proportions to keep it approachable in both display and text settings.
The numerals follow the same smooth, slightly lively drawing, with rounded forms and clear silhouettes. Overall spacing appears comfortable and even, helping the font maintain a light, clean presence in continuous reading.