Sans Normal Egmig 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product design, editorial, presentations, branding, clean, modern, neutral, airy, technical, everyday utility, readability, modernization, subtle emphasis, monoline, humanist, open apertures, generous spacing, slanted.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded construction and an even, steady stroke. Uppercase forms are simple and uncluttered, with broad curves in C/G/O and clean, straight-sided structure in E/F/H. Lowercase shows a gently humanist rhythm with open apertures, a single-storey a, and a single-storey g with a rounded bowl and short ear; terminals are mostly clean and lightly tapered rather than blunt. Figures are proportional and straightforward, with curved forms (0/6/8/9) reading soft and continuous and angled forms (1/4/7) kept crisp. Overall spacing is generous, producing a light, breathable texture in text.
This font suits interface copy, dashboards, and product documentation where a clean, slanted emphasis is useful without a heavy stylistic footprint. It also works well for contemporary editorial layouts, presentation typography, and understated branding that wants a modern, streamlined feel.
The tone is contemporary and pragmatic, with a calm, unobtrusive voice that feels efficient and polished. The consistent slant adds motion and friendliness without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the overall impression neutral and professional.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic sans for everyday typography—prioritizing readability, even color, and a modern, no-frills construction while adding a consistent forward slant for gentle emphasis and momentum.
The design favors clarity through open counters and simple joins, which helps maintain legibility at smaller sizes. Curves are carefully rounded and consistent, and the slant is applied uniformly across capitals, lowercase, and numerals for a cohesive texture.