Sans Normal Egmib 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, wayfinding, presentations, modern, clean, friendly, airline, clear emphasis, modern utility, friendly tone, reading comfort, monoline, open apertures, rounded, humanist, slanted.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded, open forms and a smooth, even rhythm. Curves are built from clean arcs and near-circular bowls, while joins and terminals stay simple and unadorned. The proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with generous internal counters and consistent stroke behavior that keeps letters airy and legible in longer lines.
It suits interface typography and product communication where a clean, contemporary italic is needed for emphasis, captions, and secondary text. The open shapes and even texture also work well for editorial layouts, presentation decks, and brand systems that want a modern, friendly voice.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, combining a crisp, technical cleanliness with a gentle warmth from the rounded shapes. The italic slant adds forward motion, giving text an active, contemporary voice without feeling flashy or aggressive.
The design appears intended to provide a streamlined italic companion for contemporary sans typography—prioritizing clarity, smooth rhythm, and a neutral-to-friendly personality that holds up in continuous reading and everyday communication.
Round letters maintain broad, open counters (notably in O/Q/e), and diagonals are steady and consistent across capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same smooth, rounded construction, reading clearly and matching the letterforms’ understated, contemporary character.