Sans Normal Efnas 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, marketing, captions, modern, clean, neutral, airy, versatile italic, readable ui, neutral branding, editorial clarity, humanist, oblique, open apertures, rounded terminals, smooth curves.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded curves and gently tapered joins that keep counters open and shapes readable. The forms lean with a consistent oblique angle, combining circular geometry (notably in O, Q, and 0) with softly humanist construction in letters like a, e, and s. Terminals are clean and mostly rounded, and the overall rhythm is even, with generous interior space and clear separation between similar characters. Numerals follow the same restrained, rounded construction, with simple shapes and steady spacing.
This font suits interface typography, short-to-medium editorial passages, and brand systems that want a modern, unobtrusive voice with a built-in sense of emphasis. It also works well for marketing copy, pull quotes, captions, and secondary typographic layers where an italic companion style is needed without becoming decorative.
The overall tone is contemporary and calm, with a polished, editorial feel rather than overt personality. Its slant adds motion and emphasis while staying understated and professional, making it feel approachable and efficient.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique sans that balances geometric clarity with humanist readability. It aims to provide a contemporary italic voice for general-purpose typography, maintaining clean forms and consistent rhythm for reliable use across both display and text settings.
Uppercase characters keep a straightforward, geometric presence, while the lowercase introduces more humanist warmth through single-storey forms and open apertures. The italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals, giving text a smooth forward flow without looking rushed or compressed.