Sans Normal Ekkev 5 is a light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, posters, packaging, sleek, modern, airy, understated, clarity, modernity, elegance, emphasis, readability, humanist, calligraphic, open counters, high apertures, elliptical.
A slanted sans with a noticeably wide stance and a light, even color on the page. Strokes are smooth and slightly modulated, with rounded terminals and softly tapered joins that hint at a drawn, humanist construction rather than rigid geometry. Counters are open and generous, curves are elliptical, and spacing feels relaxed, producing a clear, flowing texture in text. Figures follow the same italic rhythm, with simple, open forms and a consistent forward lean.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, and headings, as well as brand identities seeking a sleek, contemporary tone. Its open forms and wide proportions also make it effective for posters and packaging where a light, spacious look is desirable.
The overall tone is contemporary and refined, balancing friendliness with restraint. Its forward slant and open shapes give it a sense of motion and ease, lending a quietly stylish, editorial character without feeling flashy.
Likely designed as a versatile italic sans that reads cleanly while delivering a distinctive, wide, flowing rhythm. The construction prioritizes openness, smooth curvature, and a controlled, modern appearance for display and short-to-medium text settings.
The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and the wide proportions contribute to strong horizontal rhythm. Round letters stay smooth and continuous, while diagonals (like in V/W/X/Y) remain crisp and clean, reinforcing a polished, legible texture.