Sans Normal Hydab 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, editorial, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, contemporary, approachable, lively, warm italic, text emphasis, casual voice, modern friendliness, oblique, rounded, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals.
A compact, right-leaning italic with rounded, open forms and a gently calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show subtle, consistent modulation, with softened terminals and slightly tapered joins that keep the texture light and mobile. Counters are generally open and elliptical, and many lowercase shapes feel written rather than engineered, while staying clean and uncluttered. The overall spacing reads on the tight side, creating an even, flowing line in continuous text.
Well suited for short-to-medium text where a friendly italic voice is desired, such as editorial callouts, pull quotes, product packaging, lifestyle branding, and light display headlines. It can also work as an expressive companion italic in identity systems or UI content that benefits from a warm, conversational tone.
The tone is informal and personable, with a breezy, handwritten energy that still feels controlled and modern. Its slant and rounded shapes add warmth and momentum, making it feel conversational rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to provide an approachable italic with handwritten cues—speed, softness, and open shapes—while preserving the clarity and consistency needed for setting real text.
Uppercase letters remain simple and legible with rounded curves and minimal ornament, while the lowercase carries most of the character through livelier entry/exit strokes and soft, ink-like endings. Numerals follow the same italic motion and keep a smooth, readable silhouette suited to text settings.