Sans Normal Epkus 5 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, ui display, airy, sleek, modern, technical, refined, contemporary, minimalism, speed, clarity, elegance, monoline, rounded, oblique, geometric, open apertures.
A monoline sans with a pronounced rightward slant and generous horizontal proportions. Strokes are consistently thin and smooth, with rounded curves and softly finished terminals that keep shapes feeling clean rather than sharp. Counters are open and spacious, and the rhythm is even, giving the alphabet a light, continuous flow across words and lines. Figures follow the same simple, streamlined construction, favoring clear outlines over detailing.
Best suited to display settings where its airy strokes and wide proportions can be appreciated—headlines, short subheads, brand marks, packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work for UI or product typography in larger sizes where the thin weight remains legible and the oblique angle adds energy without crowding.
The overall tone is light and elegant, with a sleek, contemporary feel. Its oblique stance and wide set create a sense of motion and ease, reading as modern, minimal, and slightly futuristic without becoming overly stylized.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, minimal sans voice with an elegant oblique presence. By combining wide proportions, monoline construction, and rounded geometry, it aims for a clean, forward-looking look that stays approachable and smooth in continuous reading.
In text, the wide spacing and thin strokes emphasize whiteness and clarity, making the face feel calm and uncluttered. The round characters maintain a consistent geometry, while straighter letters keep a crisp, engineered look that balances the softness of the curves.