Sans Normal Efbil 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted, monoline sans with rounded curves and generous internal spaces. The strokes stay even and smooth, with soft terminals and gently tensioned bowls that read as more elliptical than perfectly circular. Uppercase forms are streamlined and open, while the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, compact joins, and clear counters that keep texture light and steady across words. Numerals follow the same simple, open construction, matching the letterforms without calling attention to themselves.
Well suited to interface and product typography where a light, unobtrusive italic is useful for emphasis, secondary navigation, or metadata. It also works for modern branding, short headlines, and editorial pull quotes where a smooth, contemporary slant can add energy without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone feels contemporary and understated, combining a clean, engineered calm with a friendly softness. The italic angle adds motion and a subtle dynamism, but the smooth curves and open shapes keep it approachable rather than dramatic.
Likely designed as a versatile italic companion for modern sans systems, prioritizing clean construction, open counters, and a steady rhythm for both display snippets and continuous text.
Diagonal-heavy letters (like A, V, W, and Y) reinforce a crisp rhythm, while rounded letters (C, O, Q, e) stay spacious and legible. The design maintains a consistent flow in text, with minimal quirks and a focus on clarity.