Sans Normal Hylon 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body text, signage, branding, editorial, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, everyday, versatility, legibility, approachability, modern clarity, rounded terminals, soft geometry, open counters, smooth curves, humanist touch.
A clean sans with softly rounded stroke endings and smooth, geometric-leaning curves. Letterforms are built from simple arcs and straight segments with consistent stroke behavior, giving a calm, even rhythm in text. Counters are generally open and circular (notably in C, O, e), while joints and diagonals stay crisp without sharp spurs. Uppercase shapes feel straightforward and balanced, and lowercase forms are clear and slightly friendly in tone, with a single-storey a and a compact, looped g.
Well-suited for interface copy, product labels, and general editorial typography where a neutral, readable sans is needed. The softened terminals and open forms also make it a good fit for signage and straightforward brand systems that want a modern look with a slightly friendly edge.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, avoiding both stark industrial severity and overt playfulness. Rounded terminals add warmth and a gentle friendliness, making the font feel suitable for general-purpose communication and product-facing UI text. The design reads as practical and neutral, with a subtle softness that keeps it inviting.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans for broad everyday use, prioritizing clear letterforms and an even texture in text. Rounded terminals and simple geometry suggest an aim to balance modern cleanliness with approachability.
Numerals are simple and legible, with a rounded 0 and open, lightly curved forms for 2 and 3. The Q features a short diagonal tail that stays contained and tidy. In running text, spacing appears even and the shapes maintain clarity at larger sizes, with distinctive, uncomplicated silhouettes.