Sans Normal Efnov 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, brand systems, editorial, captions, data display, modern, clean, technical, neutral, efficient, clarity, versatility, systematic design, modernization, oblique, neo-grotesque, monoline, open apertures, rounded terminals.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, elliptical curves and restrained, engineered proportions. Strokes are even and low in modulation, with rounded joins and terminals that keep the texture calm and consistent. Counters are fairly open (notably in C, G, S, e, and s), and the overall rhythm is compact but not cramped, producing an even typographic color across mixed case and numerals. The figures and letters share a coherent geometry, with simple, utilitarian shapes and minimal stylistic quirks.
Well-suited for interface typography, dashboards, and product branding where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing clarity. The even stroke weight and open forms also make it a practical choice for captions, short editorial passages, and information-forward layouts that benefit from a modern, unobtrusive texture.
The tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, with an efficient, forward-leaning emphasis from the italic angle. It reads as professional and understated rather than expressive, suggesting speed, clarity, and a mildly technical feel.
Designed to provide a clean italic companion with dependable readability and a contemporary, system-like neutrality. The emphasis appears to be on consistent geometry, smooth curves, and a stable text rhythm that performs across mixed-case settings and numerals.
Uppercase forms stay straightforward and geometric, while lowercase introduces a slightly more human cadence through rounded bowls and clear differentiation in small shapes like a, g, and y. The italic slant is consistent across letters and numerals, and the spacing appears balanced for continuous reading in the sample text.