Sans Normal Efbes 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, geometric construction and generous internal space. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and soft joins, while verticals and diagonals keep a steady stroke weight with minimal modulation. Counters are open and letters breathe with ample spacing; round characters like O/Q read as clean ellipses, and the Q uses a crisp diagonal tail. Lowercase forms stay straightforward and readable, with a single-storey a and g, a compact ear on r, and simple, unembellished terminals throughout.
This style suits interface typography, dashboards, and product typography where a clean, slanted emphasis is useful without adding ornament. It also works well for editorial subheads, captions, presentations, and infographics that benefit from a modern, refined sans tone and clear figure shapes.
The overall tone feels contemporary and streamlined, with an understated, efficient character. Its calm rhythm and clear shapes give it a neutral, professional voice that leans slightly toward a tech and editorial sensibility rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a sleek italic companion for contemporary sans typography—prioritizing consistent stroke, geometric clarity, and legibility in continuous text. Its restrained detailing suggests a focus on versatility across digital and print applications where a subtle forward-leaning emphasis is desired.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving a cohesive forward motion without becoming calligraphic. Numerals share the same round, open construction, with curved forms (2, 3, 5) staying smooth and the 1 kept simple and upright-leaning in style. The overall drawing favors clarity over personality, keeping details restrained and consistent across the set.