Sans Normal Edkef 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, ui text, packaging, pull quotes, modern, clean, friendly, approachable, readable italic, modern warmth, clean emphasis, versatile text, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, single-storey a.
This is an italic, low-contrast sans with a smooth, humanist construction and a gentle forward slant. Curves are broadly elliptical and consistent, with rounded shoulders and soft terminal treatments that keep the texture even in longer lines. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height and open counters; many forms show slightly calligraphic influence in their tapering joins, but without sharp modulation. Uppercase shapes are straightforward and readable, while lowercase forms include a single-storey “a” and an open “e,” contributing to a fluid, contemporary rhythm.
It works well for editorial typography where a clean italic voice is needed for emphasis, standfirsts, and pull quotes. The open shapes and steady rhythm also suit interface copy and product or packaging text where a personable, modern tone is desirable.
The overall tone is modern and calm, with a friendly, editorial sheen rather than a rigidly technical feel. Its italic posture reads as energetic and conversational, making it suited to emphasis and branding without becoming flamboyant.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary italic sans that stays highly readable while adding warmth and motion. It balances geometric smoothness with humanist openness to create an italic that can function both as a supporting text style and as a distinctive display accent.
Round characters (such as O/0) are generously circular, and the numerals share the same smooth, slightly cursive flow as the letters. Diagonal-heavy capitals and lowercase (V, W, y, v) maintain a consistent slant and spacing, producing a cohesive, even color in paragraph settings.