Sans Contrasted Nomap 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, branding, packaging, ui text, friendly, warm, soft, approachable, lively, clarity, warmth, readability, humanist tone, everyday versatility, humanist, rounded, tapered, open forms, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a clean sans structure shaped by subtly calligraphic modulation: strokes gently taper and thicken through curves, giving letters a lively rhythm without feeling ornate. Terminals are mostly rounded or softly cut, and joins are smooth, producing a slightly organic texture in text. Counters are open and generously shaped—especially in forms like C, G, S, a, e, and s—supporting clear internal whitespace. The uppercase feels sturdy and straightforward, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded bowls and flowing shoulders, creating an overall friendly, humanist silhouette.
It suits editorial layouts and general-purpose body text where a friendly, non-mechanical sans is desired, while also working well for branding and packaging that benefit from warmth and personality. The open forms and moderated contrast make it a solid option for UI text and product copy when a softer voice is preferred over a strictly neutral sans.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, with a gentle hand-made energy that keeps it from feeling rigid or purely utilitarian. It reads as contemporary and approachable, balancing clarity with a subtle softness that feels inviting in longer passages.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a sans with the natural movement of lightly modulated strokes, delivering readability with a more human, personable character. It aims to feel modern and versatile while maintaining a distinctive, gentle rhythm in continuous text.
In the samples, spacing appears even and comfortable, with a smooth, slightly varied stroke flow that creates a pleasant grey value in paragraphs. Numerals share the same softened geometry and moderate modulation, integrating naturally with the text.