Sans Normal Dakom 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ador Hairline' by Fontador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, branding, packaging, airy, refined, modern, editorial, gentle, elegant italics, editorial voice, modern refinement, lightweight display, monolinear, calligraphic, curvilinear, open apertures, slanted.
A delicate italic with smooth, rounded construction and a lightly calligraphic feel. Strokes stay consistently thin with subtle modulation, and curves are drawn with generous radii that keep counters open and clean. Terminals are soft and slightly tapered, with occasional hooked or flicked endings in letters like a, f, g, j, and y. Capitals are understated and clean, while the lowercase carries most of the personality through flowing joins and lively curves. Figures are simple and elegant, with an open 4 and a narrow, upright 1 that matches the overall light rhythm.
Best suited for display-oriented typography such as headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short editorial passages where its fine stroke weight and italic movement can be appreciated. It can also work well in branding and packaging for premium or minimalist identities, especially when paired with a sturdier companion for longer text.
The overall tone is quiet, sophisticated, and contemporary, with an elegant italic motion rather than overt flamboyance. It suggests editorial polish and a fashion-leaning refinement, while remaining approachable due to its open forms and restrained detailing.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, elegant italic voice with clean sans-like simplicity, enhanced by gentle calligraphic terminals for character. Its open shapes and careful restraint suggest a focus on graceful readability in short-to-medium text while maintaining a high-end, editorial presence.
The slant is steady across the set, creating a continuous forward rhythm in text. Round letters (o, e, c) read especially smooth, and the thin strokes benefit from ample whitespace, making the design feel crisp and elevated at larger sizes.