Sans Normal Ekroj 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'WT Volkolak' by Wraith Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, packaging, branding, pull quotes, refined, dynamic, classic, literary, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, modern refinement, calligraphic motion, calligraphic, brisk, angled, crisp, airy.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic with clean, serifless endings and a distinctly drawn, humanist rhythm. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with tapered terminals and sharp joins, creating a lively, slightly calligraphic texture. Curves are smooth and open, with generous counters (notably in C, O, and e), and the slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height, long ascenders, and compact descenders that keep lines from feeling crowded.
It suits editorial typography such as magazine features, book sections, and pull quotes where an italic voice is meant to carry emphasis with style. The clean terminals and open shapes also make it suitable for branding and packaging that want an elegant, contemporary-leaning italic without overt ornamentation.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, leaning toward an editorial sophistication rather than a purely utilitarian voice. Its slanted, high-contrast construction reads as energetic and elegant, giving text a sense of motion and refinement while remaining relatively clean and contemporary.
The design appears intended to provide an italic with strong contrast and a refined, calligraphy-informed flow while keeping detailing minimal and modern. It aims to deliver expressive emphasis and upscale tone in both short headlines and medium-length text without relying on traditional serif cues.
Capitals have a graceful, slightly classical presence with simplified (serifless) finishing, while the lowercase emphasizes smooth, continuous strokes and clear apertures. Numerals follow the same italicized, contrasty logic, producing a cohesive color between text and figures and a crisp, high-end feel in display sizes.