Sans Normal Ednaf 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Masserini' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports design, packaging, modern, energetic, sleek, editorial, sporty, space saving, motion cue, modern display, headline punch, condensed, slanted, clean, crisp, airy.
A highly condensed, right-slanted sans with clean, continuous curves and largely monoline construction. The forms are built from narrow ovals and straight, slightly tapered strokes, producing a tight horizontal footprint and a tall, upright presence even in italics. Terminals are mostly plain and sharp, counters stay open for the width, and rounded letters (C, O, Q, e) read as compact ellipses. The lowercase shows a two-storey g and a single-storey a, with simple, efficient joins and a restrained, utilitarian rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy where space is limited and a sense of motion is desirable. It can work well for sports and lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, event graphics, and editorial display settings where a condensed italic voice adds emphasis without decorative elements.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, with a forward-leaning, kinetic feel. Its condensed, slanted stance suggests speed and efficiency, lending a sporty, headline-driven character that still reads as clean and professional.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving italic sans that stays crisp and modern, prioritizing compact proportions and fast visual impact. Its simplified shapes and consistent stroke behavior suggest a focus on clarity in display sizes and strong typographic color in tight layouts.
The narrow proportions create a strong vertical cadence and compact word shapes, making spacing and line breaks feel tight and controlled. Numerals follow the same condensed, slanted logic, and punctuation appears minimal and straightforward, reinforcing the functional, no-nonsense aesthetic.