Sans Normal Eklul 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Haboro Contrast' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, modern, refined, airy, stylish emphasis, modern elegance, editorial tone, brand voice, humanist, calligraphic, slanted, open, crisp.
A slanted, lightly built sans with a smooth, humanist rhythm and gently tapered strokes. Curves are open and rounded, with clean joins and a consistent forward lean that reads as intentional rather than mechanically oblique. Proportions feel balanced and slightly condensed in places, with generous counters and clear apertures in letters like C, G, and e. Uppercase forms are streamlined and understated, while lowercase shapes show subtle calligraphic influence in terminals and entry/exit strokes, keeping the texture lively in text.
This font suits editorial typography where a refined italic is needed for emphasis, subheads, pull quotes, or standfirsts. It can also work well in branding and packaging that benefits from a modern, elegant slant, and for display-sized headlines where its airy strokes and open forms can shine.
The overall tone is polished and contemporary, with an editorial, fashion-adjacent elegance. Its italic voice feels expressive without becoming decorative, projecting sophistication and motion while remaining calm and readable.
The design appears intended to provide a modern italic sans that feels crafted and expressive, combining clean geometric roundness with a humanist, calligraphic cadence. It aims to deliver sophistication and forward motion without sacrificing clarity in continuous reading.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same restrained, flowing construction as the lowercase, helping mixed settings feel cohesive. Diagonal-heavy letters (V, W, X, y) emphasize the forward energy, while rounded letters keep the color even across lines.