Sans Normal Efkim 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, web copy, editorial, branding, presentations, modern, clean, casual, friendly, efficient, text emphasis, modern neutrality, readability, everyday ui, monolinear, humanist, open apertures, soft curves, slanted.
A slanted, monolinear sans with smooth, rounded curves and gently tapered joins that keep the texture even and airy. Proportions are compact and consistent, with open counters and simplified, circular forms that read clearly at text sizes. Terminals are mostly clean and slightly softened, and the overall rhythm is steady with a subtle handwritten lean rather than a rigid mechanical stance.
Well-suited for UI labels, web and app copy, and general editorial text where a clean, unobtrusive italic is needed for emphasis. It can also work in contemporary branding systems and presentation typography, especially where a friendly, modern tone is preferred over a formal italic.
The font feels contemporary and approachable, balancing a businesslike clarity with an informal, conversational tone. Its slant and soft curves add motion and warmth without becoming expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended as a practical italic companion for everyday typography: clear at small sizes, visually calm in paragraphs, and modern in tone. Its construction prioritizes smooth curves, open forms, and consistent stroke behavior to keep emphasis readable without overpowering the surrounding text.
Round glyphs like C, O, and G stay notably open and geometric, while letters with diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) maintain crisp structure that prevents the italic angle from looking weak. Numerals follow the same smooth, straightforward construction, supporting mixed text-and-number settings without calling attention to themselves.