Sans Normal Ebrey 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This font is an oblique sans with a monoline, low-contrast build and a clean, geometric skeleton. Curves are smooth and rounded (notably in C, O, S, and the bowls of b/d/p/q), while straight strokes stay crisp with gently angled terminals that reinforce the slanted rhythm. Uppercase forms are straightforward and engineered, with wide, open counters and stable proportions; the lowercase follows a single-storey construction for a and g, and maintains consistent stroke thickness and spacing. Numerals are simple and highly readable, with a rounded 0, open 4, and a balanced 8 that matches the letterforms’ circular logic.
Its clean, oblique forms work well for interface labels, dashboards, and other screen-forward design where quick recognition matters. The slant can add emphasis in branding, sports/tech marketing, and concise headlines, while the even texture and open counters support short-to-medium text settings when a modern, dynamic tone is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and efficient, with a neutral, no-nonsense voice. The oblique slant adds motion and a subtle sporty energy without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the impression professional and streamlined.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans italic that prioritizes clarity and consistency, using geometric round forms and steady stroke weight to stay legible while the oblique angle supplies momentum and hierarchy.
The italic is structurally “oblique” rather than cursive: shapes remain largely upright constructions that are simply slanted, preserving clarity in text. Round letters and diagonals (like V/W/X/Y) feel especially consistent, giving the face a cohesive, engineered texture in paragraphs.