Sans Normal Egray 4 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, captions, subheads, pull quotes, ui labels, modern, dynamic, clean, efficient, compact fit, fast reading, space saving, neutral voice, clarity, compact, clean terminals, open counters, taut curves, streamlined.
An italic sans with smooth, rounded construction and open counters, this design keeps strokes even and crisp with minimal modulation. Proportions are compact and vertically oriented, with a steady rhythm and clear spacing that stays readable despite the condensed feel. Terminals are mostly clean-cut, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) are kept taut and controlled for a streamlined silhouette.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as captions, sidebars, pull quotes, and subheads where a compact italic can add hierarchy without heaviness. It can also work for interface labels, dashboards, packaging copy, and contemporary branding systems that need a clean, energetic italic for emphasis or secondary typography.
This typeface feels brisk and contemporary, with an energetic forward motion from its consistent slant. The tone is clean and functional rather than decorative, but the italics add a touch of dynamism that reads as active and modern.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, slanted sans voice that stays neutral and legible while adding motion and emphasis. Its restrained shapes and consistent construction suggest a focus on clarity in tight columns or UI-like layouts without calling undue attention to itself.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, while lowercase shows a simple single-storey feel in letters like a and g, reinforcing an uncluttered texture. Numerals are clear and consistent, with rounded forms (0,8,9) matching the letterform logic and a straightforward, legible 1 and 7.