Sans Normal Efbup 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, ui text, branding, corporate, presentations, modern, clean, airy, neutral, friendly, emphasis, readability, versatility, contemporary tone, humanist, open apertures, soft curves, diagonal stress, slightly condensed.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and gently tapered joins that keep the texture even and uncluttered. Curves are broad and open, with generous counters in letters like C, O, and e, and a restrained, consistent stroke that avoids sharp contrast. Terminals are mostly clean and softly finished; the lowercase shows humanist cues in the single-storey a and g, and a simple, straight-armed f and t. Uppercase forms are streamlined and upright in proportion, while diagonals (A, V, W, Y) keep a crisp rhythm without becoming brittle.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, short paragraphs, and product or interface copy where a clean italic is needed for emphasis. It can also support branding systems and corporate communications that want a modern, friendly tone without calling attention to stylistic quirks.
The overall tone is contemporary and calm, with a professional neutrality that feels approachable rather than technical. The italic slant adds motion and emphasis, giving the face an energetic, editorial voice while staying understated and legible.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic companion for contemporary sans typography, prioritizing clarity, smooth rhythm, and open letterforms. Its humanist details suggest a goal of maintaining readability and warmth while keeping the overall look restrained and broadly applicable.
Figures are simple and readable with smooth curves (notably 0, 3, 6, 8, 9) and a clean, open top on 4; the 1 is a minimal stroke without decorative flags. Spacing reads comfortable in the sample text, producing an even gray value and clear word shapes at larger text sizes.