Sans Normal Etlid 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, airy, refined, modern, delicate, calm, elegant display, modern minimalism, fashion tone, clean italic, monoline, hairline, rounded, sleek, geometric.
A hairline, monoline sans with a consistent forward slant and a crisp, linear construction. Curves are clean and near-circular (notably in O/C/G and the bowls of b/p/q), while diagonals are long and taut, giving capitals like A, K, M, N, V, W, X, and Y a sharp, lightweight rhythm. Terminals are unadorned and mostly open, with minimal stroke modulation; counters remain generous, and spacing reads even and breathable in text. Numerals mirror the same thin, elegant stroke and rounded geometry, with simple, uncluttered forms.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine titles, branding wordmarks, and refined packaging where its hairline strokes and italic flow can read clearly. It also works for short editorial pull quotes or minimalist UI accents when set with comfortable size and spacing, but it will be less forgiving at very small sizes due to its delicacy.
The overall tone is elegant and understated, with a poised, fashion-forward feel. Its thin strokes and italic motion convey lightness and sophistication rather than force, making the texture feel airy and precise.
Likely drawn to provide a minimalist italic voice with geometric clarity and a high-end, contemporary sensibility. The emphasis on round bowls, long diagonals, and monoline consistency suggests an intention to create a clean, stylish texture that feels light and modern in display typography.
The design leans on geometric round forms paired with pronounced diagonal structure, creating a distinctive tension between soft bowls and angular joins. The thin stroke invites larger sizes and ample tracking, where its crispness and openness are most apparent.