Sans Normal Eknun 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, logos, packaging, elegant, refined, airy, contemporary, editorial, elegance, display, modernity, expressiveness, calligraphic, slanted, sharp terminals, open counters, delicate.
This typeface is a delicate, right-slanted design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, drawn-stroke feel. Curves are smooth and open, with compact joins and tapered terminals that often finish in sharp, blade-like points rather than blunt endings. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in width, giving letters a natural flow while keeping clean, streamlined outlines. Uppercase forms are tall and graceful; lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height with narrow shoulders and softly rounded bowls that maintain clarity despite the thin hairlines.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and brand identities that want a sleek, upscale voice. It also fits packaging and short-form display settings where its contrast and tapered terminals can read crisply; for longer text, it will perform best at comfortable sizes with generous leading.
The font conveys a polished, fashion-forward tone—quietly luxurious rather than loud. Its high-contrast, slanted motion reads as sophisticated and expressive, with a subtle handwritten energy that still feels controlled and modern.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, contemporary italic voice that blends modern simplicity with a calligraphic stroke logic. Its restrained shapes and sharp terminals prioritize sophistication and motion, aiming for high-end display use while maintaining a clean, uncluttered silhouette.
The figures follow the same refined contrast and slant, with elegant curves and fine terminals; round digits lean toward oval proportions, and diagonal strokes (notably in forms like 2, 4, and 7) emphasize the sharp, calligraphic finish. In text, spacing appears relatively open, helping the light hairlines and tight curves remain legible at display sizes.