Sans Normal Solih 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, children’s, friendly, whimsical, casual, approachable, hand-drawn, approachability, softness, informality, distinctiveness, rounded, soft, monoline, humanist, playful.
A light, narrow sans with rounded terminals and a gently irregular, hand-drawn steadiness. Strokes are mostly monoline with subtle modulation, and curves are built from soft, elliptical forms rather than rigid geometry. Counters are open and airy, proportions are condensed, and the overall rhythm feels slightly bouncy due to small variations in stroke joins and curve tension. Lowercase forms sit on a stable baseline with a relatively short x-height, while ascenders and capitals read tall and clean, giving text a vertical, breezy texture.
Works well for short headlines, brand marks, and packaging where a light, friendly voice is desired. It also suits posters, invitations, and kid-adjacent or lifestyle applications where a subtle hand-made feel adds charm, while still remaining readable at moderate sizes.
The font conveys a friendly, informal tone—more personable than strictly neutral. Its soft corners and lightly quirky construction suggest warmth and approachability, with a playful edge that suits relaxed, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans foundation with a human, slightly whimsical flavor. By combining narrow proportions with rounded, softly irregular detailing, it aims to feel approachable and distinctive without becoming overly decorative.
In running text the narrow set and tall forms create a compact, vertical color, while the rounded shapes keep it from feeling severe. Numerals follow the same simple, open construction and blend naturally with the letters, supporting mixed text settings without calling attention to themselves.