Sans Normal Egmah 6 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, interfaces, captions, modern, clean, airy, refined, emphasis, readability, modernity, versatility, humanist, oblique, linear, open, sleek.
This is a slanted, linear sans with smooth, continuous curves and minimal stroke modulation. Proportions are compact and upright forms are gently stretched by the oblique angle, producing a brisk forward rhythm. Counters remain open and rounded, terminals are clean and unembellished, and overall spacing feels even and controlled, keeping the texture light and uncluttered in both caps and lowercase.
It works well for editorial typography, magazine subheads, and brand systems that need a modern, unobtrusive italic voice. The clean shapes and open counters make it suitable for UI accents, navigation labels, and short-to-medium text where a lighter, faster texture is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and understated, with an airy, polished feel that reads as efficient rather than expressive. Its forward slant adds momentum and a subtle sense of elegance without becoming calligraphic or decorative.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique companion for contemporary sans typography, prioritizing clarity, smooth rhythm, and a refined forward motion. It aims to provide emphasis and hierarchy in text while staying visually neutral and consistent.
Capitals lean toward geometric construction (notably in rounded letters like C, O, Q), while the lowercase introduces a slightly more human rhythm through varied joins and curves. Numerals follow the same streamlined, slanted logic, maintaining consistency with the letterforms in running text.