Sans Normal Ekmel 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, quotes, captions, branding, ui text, modern, polished, calm, agile, text emphasis, elegant clarity, space efficiency, smooth reading, airy, clean, crisp, open counters, rounded forms.
A clean, italic sans with gently rounded construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are slim and crisp with subtle contrast, and the overall rhythm is airy thanks to open counters and restrained terminals. The forms lean consistently, with slightly calligraphic joins in letters like n/m and soft, rounded bowls in O/C/G and the lowercase a/e.
Well suited for editorial layouts, pull quotes, captions, and UI situations where an italic is needed for emphasis without sacrificing clarity. It can also work effectively in brand voice applications that want a modern, refined tone—such as lifestyle, culture, or light corporate communications—especially at small to medium sizes.
This typeface feels brisk and contemporary, with an understated elegance that reads as calm and professional. The slanted posture adds a sense of forward motion and a lightly editorial tone without becoming flashy or expressive.
The design appears intended as a neutral italic companion for contemporary typography—providing emphasis and hierarchy while staying legible and composed. Its rounded geometry and open spacing suggest a focus on smooth, continuous reading rather than dramatic stylization.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and open, while the lowercase shows a slightly more human rhythm in the shoulders and joins. Numerals are simple and readable with a traditional italic slant, pairing cleanly with the letterforms in running text.