Sans Normal Ekruf 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mavel' by Arodora Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, branding, ui text, magazines, display, sleek, modern, airy, refined, dynamic, emphasis, readability, modernization, elegance, clarity, humanist, calligraphic, rounded, open apertures, slanted.
A slanted, low-stress sans with smooth, rounded construction and gently tapered terminals. Strokes feel even and clean, with subtle thick–thin modulation that reads more like pen logic than sharp geometric contrast. Curves are broad and open, counters are generous, and joins remain soft, giving the letterforms an airy rhythm. The numerals follow the same flowing structure, with clear, simple shapes and an overall consistent forward lean.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or headings that should feel light and contemporary. It can also work in branding and packaging for a sleek, friendly tone, and in UI contexts for short-to-medium strings where a clean, slanted sans texture is desired.
The overall tone is modern and refined, with a brisk, energetic italic movement that feels polished rather than decorative. Its softness and openness keep it approachable, while the disciplined shapes and consistent slant lend a professional, contemporary voice.
The font appears designed to provide a contemporary italic sans that reads smoothly in text while still offering a distinctive, flowing rhythm. Its rounded forms and open counters suggest an emphasis on legibility and an approachable modern personality rather than strict geometric rigidity.
The design favors open apertures and rounded bowls, helping maintain clarity as the letters connect visually in longer lines. The italic angle is steady across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive texture that looks smooth in paragraph settings.