Sans Normal Ekkiz 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, headlines, packaging, elegant, airy, modern, refined, emphasis, elegance, readability, modernity, editorial tone, humanist, calligraphic, slanted, open counters, sharp terminals.
A slanted, lightly built sans with a humanist rhythm and gently modulated strokes. Curves are smooth and open, with rounded bowls and generous apertures, while terminals often finish in crisp, angled cuts that add a subtle calligraphic snap. Proportions feel balanced and slightly tall, with clear, simple construction in capitals and more flowing, single-storey forms in several lowercase letters. Numerals follow the same clean, curved logic, staying legible while retaining the italic’s forward motion.
Well-suited to magazine and editorial settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined subheads. It can also support premium branding and packaging that benefits from a modern, elegant slant, and works nicely in short-to-medium text where a softer, humanist sans is desired.
The overall tone is polished and contemporary, with an editorial sophistication rather than a technical or utilitarian feel. Its italic angle and sharp terminals give it a sense of speed and finesse, reading as stylish and literate without becoming ornamental.
Likely designed to provide a sophisticated italic companion with the clarity of a sans and the dynamism of a calligraphic slant. The combination of open forms, light color, and crisp terminals suggests an emphasis on contemporary readability paired with expressive, editorial flair.
Spacing appears even and calm in text, with consistent slant and a smooth baseline flow. The design leans on open shapes and restrained detailing, helping longer passages remain clear while still feeling expressive.