Sans Normal Efkih 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cebreja' by Rafaeiro Typeiro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, packaging, captions, modern, airy, friendly, lively, clean, approachability, readability, contemporary tone, text friendliness, clean utility, monoline, humanist, rounded, slanted, open.
A monoline, slanted sans with smooth, rounded joins and softly tapered terminals that keep the strokes feeling fluid rather than rigid. The construction leans humanist, with open apertures and gently modulated curves that create an easy reading rhythm. Uppercase forms are simple and uncluttered, while lowercase shapes show a subtle calligraphic lean—noticeable in the single-storey a and g, the curved-shoulder r, and the lively descenders on letters like y and q. Numerals are similarly streamlined and rounded, matching the letterforms with consistent stroke weight and clear, open counters.
Works well for UI copy, short editorial passages, and general-purpose communication where a modern, personable voice is desired. It’s also a good fit for branding and packaging systems that want a clean sans with a softer, more human rhythm, and for captions or supporting text that benefits from openness and clarity.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with a light, brisk movement from the slant and rounded detailing. It reads as friendly and informal without becoming playful or novelty-driven, giving text a relaxed, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to blend the neutrality of a contemporary sans with a more human, italic-leaning flow, offering warmth and momentum without sacrificing simplicity. Its rounded forms and open structure suggest an emphasis on readability and an inviting tone across display and text sizes.
Diagonal strokes and curves carry much of the visual energy, producing a slightly handwritten cadence while staying firmly in a clean sans idiom. Counters remain generous, and the letterfit appears even, supporting a smooth texture in continuous text.