Sans Normal Egkem 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, presentations, branding, captions, clean, modern, airy, calm, friendly, legibility, modernity, neutrality, warmth, versatility, monoline, rounded, open apertures, humanist, lively rhythm.
This is a monoline italic sans with smooth, rounded construction and a gentle forward slant. Curves are drawn with soft, circular geometry and open apertures, while straight strokes stay crisp and even, producing a light, airy texture on the page. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height, generous counters, and slightly variable character widths that keep the rhythm natural rather than rigid. Terminals are clean and minimally treated, and forms like the single-storey “a” and looped “g” emphasize an approachable, contemporary silhouette.
It suits interface copy, secondary UI typography, and captioning where a light italic voice is needed without sacrificing clarity. The clean shapes and open counters also work well for modern editorial layouts, slide decks, and brand systems that want an understated, contemporary tone. It can function as an italic companion in text settings or as a standalone display italic for short headlines and pull quotes.
The overall tone is contemporary and understated, with a light, elegant cadence from the italic angle. It reads as friendly and unobtrusive—more conversational than formal—while still feeling neat and polished.
The design appears intended to provide a refined italic sans that stays highly legible through open forms and even stroke weight, while adding subtle personality through rounded geometry and natural width variation. It aims for versatility across digital and print contexts where a soft, modern italic is useful.
The numerals and caps maintain the same smooth, rounded logic as the lowercase, giving mixed text a consistent color. The slant is steady and controlled, helping long lines feel fluid without becoming overly dynamic.