Sans Normal Efrif 8 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
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A slanted, monoline sans with rounded construction and generous internal counters. Curves are smooth and near-circular, while straight strokes stay crisp and evenly weighted, creating a steady, low-drama rhythm. The lowercase shows a prominent x-height with compact ascenders/descenders, and the overall proportions feel horizontally spacious with open apertures in letters like c, e, and s. Numerals are simple and readable, with oval 0/8 forms and unobtrusive joins and terminals.
Well-suited to interface typography, dashboards, and product UI where a modern oblique sans can add energy while staying highly legible. It also works for concise branding, labels, and editorial subheads, and performs cleanly in charts, captions, and other information-forward settings.
The tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a utilitarian clarity with a soft, rounded warmth. Its oblique stance adds momentum and a subtle sense of motion without becoming expressive or calligraphic.
Likely designed to provide a contemporary, friendly oblique sans that remains disciplined in structure and easy to read at smaller sizes. The rounded geometry and open forms suggest an emphasis on clarity and smooth on-screen and print rendering while retaining a distinct, modern slant.
The design favors neutrality and legibility: counters stay open in text, terminals remain clean, and shapes are consistent across rounds (o, e, c) and diagonals (v, w, x). The italic angle is uniform and the spacing appears even, helping the face read smoothly in continuous lines.