Sans Normal Ekgum 1 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, quotes, editorial, elegant, fashion, airy, modern, premium tone, italic emphasis, display elegance, editorial voice, calligraphic, refined, delicate, flowing, slanted.
A delicate italic with pronounced stroke contrast and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are clean and elliptical, with thin hairlines, fuller bowed strokes, and tapered terminals that keep the texture light and open. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places with generous counters, and the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a continuous forward motion. The overall drawing favors crisp joins and minimal ornament, relying on contrast and curvature for character.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and fashion or lifestyle branding where a refined italic voice is desired. It can also work for invitations or elevated marketing materials, especially at larger sizes where the thin hairlines and contrast remain clear.
The font conveys a polished, editorial elegance—poised and expressive without feeling ornate. Its lightness and steady slant read as fashionable and contemporary, lending a sense of sophistication and quiet drama to headlines and short passages.
Likely designed to provide a modern, high-contrast italic option that feels premium and fluid while staying visually clean. The intention appears to balance readability with a stylish, display-friendly elegance through controlled slant, open counters, and tapered detailing.
Uppercase forms are sleek and restrained, while lowercase shapes show more italic liveliness in letters like a, e, g, and y through their flowing entry/exit strokes. Numerals echo the same contrast and slanted stance, with graceful curves that suit display settings.