Sans Normal Essi 2 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A monoline geometric sans with extremely thin strokes and generous internal space. Forms lean on clean circular and elliptical construction, with rounded bowls in letters like O, C, Q, and smooth, continuous curves in S and 3. Straight strokes are crisp and even, with a restrained, schematic feel; joints and terminals tend to be clean and simple rather than expressive. Proportions are wide and spacious, with open apertures and a calm, consistent rhythm that emphasizes clarity over texture.
Best suited to display settings where its thin strokes and roomy proportions can breathe—headlines, logotypes, packaging, and poster work. It can also work for large-size interface accents and signage-style labels, especially in clean, modern layouts; for extended text it benefits from ample size and contrast against the background.
The overall tone is cool and understated, projecting a refined, contemporary minimalism. Its hairline construction and geometric curves suggest a futuristic, technical sensibility, while the rounded forms keep it approachable and elegant.
The font appears designed to deliver a sleek, geometry-driven sans that feels modern and weightless. Its consistent monoline drawing and rounded construction suggest an emphasis on minimal visual noise and a polished, contemporary presence for display-led typography.
The design relies heavily on negative space, so word shapes feel light and expansive in running text. Round characters (O/0 and related bowls) read as particularly prominent, and the thin cross-strokes and diagonals contribute to a delicate, precision-drawn impression.