Sans Normal Egmur 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, marketing, packaging, clean, modern, approachable, quietly energetic, informal, clarity, friendliness, modern utility, readability, soft minimalism, humanist, rounded, open apertures, soft terminals, slanted.
This typeface is a slanted sans with gently rounded construction and a smooth, even stroke. Curves dominate the forms, with open apertures and generous inner counters that keep letters airy and legible. Terminals are mostly soft and subtly tapered rather than sharply cut, giving the outlines a fluid, pen-like rhythm without becoming calligraphic. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with a straightforward, uncluttered texture in words and a slightly playful lean in individual characters.
It works well for user interfaces, product branding, and editorial layouts where a clean sans voice is needed but a softer, more personable texture is preferred. The slanted forms can add motion to headlines, pull quotes, and short passages, while the open shapes support comfortable on-screen reading at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and modern, with a calm, unobtrusive voice that still feels lively because of the consistent slant and rounded shapes. It reads as approachable and informal rather than corporate or austere, making it well suited to designs that want clarity without stiffness.
The design appears intended to blend contemporary simplicity with a human touch: rounded geometry, open counters, and a steady slant that adds energy without sacrificing clarity. It aims to be a versatile, friendly sans suitable for everyday communication across digital and print contexts.
The sample text shows stable spacing and a smooth reading rhythm, with distinctive, simple shapes in key characters (notably the looped, single-storey forms in the lowercase and an open, readable numeral set). The slant is consistent across cases, helping headings feel dynamic while maintaining a clean, minimal silhouette.