Sans Normal Egmod 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Comma Base' by Martin Majoor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, headlines, refined, contemporary, lively, add motion, modern elegance, warm clarity, editorial tone, slanted, calligraphic, open counters, tapered terminals, rounded forms.
This typeface presents a right-leaning, lightly built italic with smooth, rounded construction and gently tapered stroke endings. Curves are drawn with a steady, controlled sweep, while verticals and diagonals remain crisp, giving the design a clean rhythm without feeling rigid. Counters are generally open and airy, and the lowercase shows a relatively tall x-height that keeps text compact and readable. Numerals follow the same slanted, fluid logic, mixing rounded bowls with subtly sharpened joins for a cohesive texture.
It suits editorial settings such as magazine typography and feature headlines, where an italic with clarity and personality can carry tone. The clean, rounded forms and open counters also make it a good choice for branding, packaging, and short-to-medium text blocks that benefit from a refined, lively texture.
The overall tone is polished and modern with a hint of handwritten motion. Its slant and tapered terminals add warmth and momentum, creating an elegant, editorial voice rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The font appears designed to offer a contemporary italic voice that stays clean and legible while introducing expressive movement through slant, taper, and rounded geometry. It aims to bridge neutral modern typography and a more human, calligraphic cadence for expressive setting.
The design balances roundness with occasional sharper inflections at joins and terminals, which helps prevent the italic from looking overly soft. Spacing appears even in the sample text, producing a smooth grayscale and consistent flow across mixed-case passages.