Sans Normal Efkoy 14 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Open Sans Soft' by Matteson Typographics (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, ui text, brand identity, presentations, packaging, modern, clean, calm, friendly, clarity, contemporary tone, approachable voice, text versatility, monolinear, oblique, open apertures, rounded forms, generous spacing.
A monolinear, oblique sans with rounded, ellipse-driven curves and a soft, even rhythm. Strokes stay consistent across the set, with smooth joins and minimal modulation, giving letters a polished, contemporary finish. Uppercase forms are straightforward and open, while the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” and generally wide, clear counters. The numerals are simple and readable with clean terminals and balanced proportions.
This style works well for editorial layouts, brand systems, and marketing copy where a clean sans with a subtle forward slant adds energy without sacrificing readability. It should also perform well in UI and product text at moderate sizes, and in presentations where clarity and a modern voice are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, combining a crisp sans-serif clarity with a gentle, slanted forward motion. It feels neutral and understated rather than loud, lending a calm, editorial sensibility that stays legible and unpretentious.
The design appears intended to provide a versatile, contemporary sans with a consistent oblique stance—clean enough for information, but with enough personality in its rounded construction to feel warm and current.
The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, and the spacing reads slightly airy, which helps maintain clarity in running text. Curved letters (like C, O, S) appear notably round and smooth, reinforcing the font’s friendly, contemporary character.