Sans Normal Ekney 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, fashion, posters, packaging, elegant, contemporary, airy, refined, refined italic, editorial voice, modern branding, readable display, clean, slanted, open counters, tapered terminals, humanist.
A clean, slanted sans with gently modulated stroke weight and smooth, continuous curves. Forms are open and generously spaced, with a calm rhythm and clear separation between characters. Terminals tend toward soft tapers rather than blunt cuts, and many joins feel slightly calligraphic, giving the outlines a subtly humanist texture. Numerals share the same flowing slant and rounded construction, keeping the overall color even in text.
Well suited to magazine and book typography, pull quotes, and feature headlines where a refined italic voice is desirable. It can also support branding and packaging systems that need a contemporary, premium feel, and works effectively for short-to-medium text blocks when a distinctive slanted sans is preferred.
The overall tone is polished and modern, with an understated elegance that reads as editorial and design-forward. Its italic motion adds energy without becoming flashy, making it feel cultured and approachable rather than technical or rigid.
Likely designed as a versatile italic sans that balances readability with a more expressive, humanist drawing. The goal appears to be a smooth, elegant texture for editorial and brand applications, offering motion and sophistication while keeping forms clean and contemporary.
The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, and the rounded shapes (notably in O/C/G and the bowls) help maintain a smooth, continuous flow. The lowercase shows a balanced, readable silhouette with open apertures that supports longer passages while still feeling stylized.