Sans Normal Ekmah 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, invites, refined, literary, calm, modern, understated, elegant italic, text readability, editorial tone, modern refinement, humanist, calligraphic, slanted, open apertures, tapered terminals.
A slanted, clean-lined design with gently modulated strokes and rounded, open counters. The letterforms lean consistently, with smooth curve-to-stem transitions and terminals that taper rather than ending in sharp slabs. Proportions are balanced and readable: capitals feel airy and slightly wide in their bowls, while lowercase forms maintain clear shapes with open apertures and restrained entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same polished rhythm, with rounded forms and a straightforward, text-friendly posture.
Well-suited to editorial typography, magazine headlines, and refined brand systems that want a soft, contemporary italic voice. It can add elegance to packaging, invitations, and short marketing copy, and works best where a smooth reading rhythm and a cultured tone are desired.
The overall tone is polished and composed, suggesting an editorial, bookish sensibility with a contemporary edge. Its italic voice feels intentional and fluent rather than merely slanted, giving text a subtle sense of motion without becoming flashy.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic with a modern, humanist feel—prioritizing comfortable readability while providing a graceful, editorial-forward slant. It aims to deliver sophistication through subtle stroke modulation, open forms, and disciplined spacing rather than overt ornament.
The glyph set shows consistent curvature and spacing, producing an even texture in paragraphs. Round letters (O, C, Q, o, e) read smooth and clear, while diagonals (V, W, X, v, w, y) keep a controlled, elegant sharpness. The design avoids decorative quirks, relying instead on measured contrast and refined terminals for character.