Sans Normal Eklov 14 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classical, text emphasis, classic elegance, literary tone, editorial utility, calligraphic, flowing, tapered, open counters, bracketed joins.
A slanted roman with smooth, continuous curves and gently tapered strokes that create a lively diagonal rhythm. Terminals are mostly rounded or softly sheared, and the joins feel slightly calligraphic rather than strictly geometric. Uppercase forms are open and airy with generous counters, while the lowercase shows a traditional italic structure with single-storey a and g, a narrow, angled t, and a long, descending f. Numerals are similarly inclined and proportionally varied, keeping an even texture while retaining an expressive, handwritten cadence.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, and leads, and it can also serve as a primary text face in more classic, bookish layouts. The open shapes and steady rhythm make it appropriate for longer passages, while the refined slant works well for cultural branding and packaging that aims for a traditional, upscale feel.
The overall tone is cultivated and literary, with a graceful, human touch that reads as classic and editorial rather than technical. Its slant and tapered detailing add motion and sophistication, suggesting formality without feeling rigid.
The design appears intended to provide a classic italic reading experience with a modern smoothness—balancing readable text rhythm with subtly calligraphic taper and elegant motion.
The italic construction is consistent across cases, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (such as I, l, and 1) through proportion and stroke behavior. Curves are kept smooth and unbroken, giving text a polished, continuous flow at paragraph sizes.