Sans Normal Urkom 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Leifa' by Identity Letters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, pull quotes, elegant, refined, contemporary, airy, emphasis, refinement, editorial tone, modern elegance, clean italic, calligraphic, crisp, brisk, slanted, delicate.
A crisp italic with clean, serifless terminals and pronounced stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and taut, with narrow joins and tapered ends that give letters a drawn, calligraphic feel without decorative flourishes. Capitals feel open and rounded (notably the C/O forms), while the overall rhythm stays even and uncluttered; spacing reads generous, helping the thin strokes stay clear. Numerals follow the same slanted, high-contrast construction, with open counters and simple, streamlined shapes.
Well-suited to editorial typography, magazine layouts, and brand systems where an italic voice is needed for hierarchy, emphasis, or headline refinement. It can work effectively in logos and packaging that benefit from a sleek, cultured italic, and it performs nicely in pull quotes or short text passages where its contrast and openness can breathe.
The tone is polished and modern with a hint of classic sophistication, like an editorial italic used for emphasis rather than ornament. Its light, tapered strokes and steady slant convey speed and finesse, producing a graceful, upscale voice suited to curated design contexts.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary italic with calligraphic stroke modulation—offering sophistication and emphasis while staying minimal and sans in its finishing. It aims for elegance through controlled contrast, smooth curvature, and tapered terminals rather than added detailing.
The italic angle is consistent across cases, and the contrast creates sharp highlights that feel best at comfortable reading sizes. Round letters maintain smooth continuity, while diagonals (like in V/W/X) appear lean and energetic, reinforcing a forward-moving texture in text.