Sans Normal Hykom 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, dynamic, elegant, modern, clean, expressive emphasis, modern clarity, editorial voice, brand character, oblique, humanist, calligraphic, rounded, open forms.
A slanted sans with smooth, continuous curves and restrained modulation, giving letters a drawn-but-disciplined feel. Strokes are clean and largely monolinear with subtle thick–thin shifts at curves and terminals, and counters stay open and rounded. Proportions are slightly condensed in some capitals while the lowercase shows more width variation, with a single-storey a and g and a softly looped, descender-heavy y. Numerals and caps maintain a consistent forward lean and balanced spacing, producing an even rhythm in words while keeping a lively, handwritten-like motion.
Works well where an italic voice is needed as a primary style: brand identities, packaging, magazine headlines, pull quotes, and promotional graphics. It can also serve for short-to-medium text settings where a lively, slanted sans is desired, especially in lifestyle, fashion, or contemporary cultural contexts.
The overall tone is energetic and polished—more contemporary and editorial than casual script. Its forward slant reads as active and expressive, while the simplified shapes and smooth terminals keep it approachable and tidy. The vibe lands between refined italic emphasis and modern branding warmth.
Designed to deliver an italic sans that feels fluid and contemporary, combining clean geometry with subtle humanist, calligraphic cues. The goal appears to be expressive emphasis without sacrificing legibility, offering a distinctive slanted texture suitable for both display and readable text.
Capitals are clean and round with minimal ornament, and several forms (notably the S, J, and Q) show gentle, calligraphic inflections that add character without becoming decorative. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, helping the font feel cohesive in running text and short phrases.