Sans Normal Kikum 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Epoca Classic' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, presentations, technical docs, branding, clean, modern, businesslike, technical, neutral, emphasis, clarity, versatility, modernity, utility, oblique, monolinear, open counters, rounded, humanist.
A clean italic sans with a steady, monolinear stroke and gently rounded curves. Letterforms lean forward with a consistent oblique angle and smooth joins, producing an even texture in text. Counters are open and circular-to-elliptical, with simple, unembellished terminals and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably O/0 and I/l/1). Numerals follow the same slanted rhythm, with a straightforward construction that stays legible at text sizes.
Well suited for interface copy, dashboards, and product communication where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing clarity. It also works in editorial sidebars, captions, and presentation materials, and can support a crisp, modern brand system when paired with a complementary upright style.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary: energetic from the forward slant, but restrained and matter-of-fact in its detailing. It reads as practical and professional rather than expressive, lending itself to clear communication without calling attention to itself.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic sans for general-purpose typography, combining a forward-leaning emphasis with restrained geometry and dependable legibility across continuous text.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm remain even across mixed case and punctuation, and the italic angle feels uniform rather than calligraphic. The lowercase shows simple, functional forms with modest variation in widths, helping paragraphs avoid a rigid, mechanical feel while staying orderly.