Sans Normal Ekkis 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, brand voice, subheads, packaging, refined, modern, quiet, airy, readable emphasis, modern elegance, humanist warmth, editorial tone, humanist, calligraphic, slanted, open apertures, round terminals.
A slanted sans with a soft, humanist construction and gently modulated strokes. Letterforms lean consistently with smooth curves and rounded terminals, while counters stay open and readable. Uppercase shapes are clean and slightly condensed in feel, with oval bowls and a restrained, contemporary geometry; the lowercase maintains a familiar rhythm with single-storey forms (notably the a and g) and a modest, unobtrusive dot on i/j. Numerals follow the same calm, rounded logic and sit comfortably alongside the text.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, magazine headlines, and brand typography where a refined italic voice is needed. It can also work for subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text in print or digital contexts that benefit from a light, airy texture.
The overall tone is polished and understated, balancing modern clarity with a subtle handwritten warmth. It reads as elegant rather than loud, giving text a poised, editorial cadence without becoming decorative.
Likely designed as a versatile italic sans that delivers a contemporary, readable tone with a humanist softness. The aim seems to be an elegant companion for modern branding and editorial systems, providing emphasis without sacrificing clarity.
Spacing appears even and text color is on the lighter side, producing an open page texture. The slant and soft terminals give headings a sense of motion while keeping long lines of text visually calm.