Sans Normal Ergem 14 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, packaging, posters, captions, airy, modern, delicate, calm, refined, modern italic, minimal elegance, clean readability, editorial tone, monoline, rounded, clean, slender, open.
A slender, monoline italic sans with rounded, gently geometric construction and wide interior counters. Curves are drawn with smooth, continuous arcs, while straight strokes stay crisp and slightly softened at terminals, creating a clean, light rhythm. Proportions feel moderately tall with open apertures and generous spacing, keeping the texture even in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same streamlined logic, with simple, flowing shapes and minimal ornament.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, lifestyle branding, and packaging where a light, modern voice is needed. It performs nicely for headlines and subheads, and can work for short-to-medium text sizes when ample size and spacing are available. Its refined italic makes it especially effective for quotes, pull-captions, and elegant titling.
The overall tone is light and contemporary, with a quiet elegance that feels airy rather than assertive. Its italic slant adds motion and a slightly editorial sophistication, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable and calm.
Likely designed to provide a minimal, contemporary italic with a gentle geometric backbone—prioritizing smooth curves, open counters, and an understated presence for modern typography and display-forward applications.
The design relies on consistent stroke weight and clear counter-shapes for readability, and the italic angle is steady across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Round letters (like O/C/e) emphasize smooth circularity, while diagonals (like A/V/W/Y) stay sharp and precise, contributing to a balanced, modern texture.