Sans Normal Efdiy 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, ui text, editorial, branding, presentations, clean, modern, friendly, casual, neutral, readability, modernity, approachability, emphasis, rounded, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals, slanted.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded geometry and gently tapered, brush-like stroke endings. Curves are built from clean arcs and near-circular bowls, while joins stay simple and uncluttered, giving letters an even, flowing rhythm. Counters are open and generous, with notably open forms in letters like C, G, S, and the lowercase e, aiding clarity in running text. The lowercase set leans humanist in feel, with single-storey a and g, a simple f with a modest crossbar, and a q with a clear descender; figures are straightforward and readable with an open 4 and rounded 8/9 forms.
This style works well for short-to-medium passages where a clean, contemporary voice is needed, such as app and web UI copy, product pages, and editorial layouts. It can also support branding systems and presentation typography when a friendly, modern italic voice is desired for emphasis or a more dynamic headline treatment.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a technical neatness with a relaxed, handwritten-like slant. It reads as friendly and informal without becoming decorative, making it feel suitable for everyday communication and modern interfaces.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic sans that remains readable in continuous text while adding motion and personality through its consistent slant and rounded construction. It prioritizes clarity and smooth rhythm over ornamental detail, aiming for broad, contemporary utility.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and the spacing appears comfortably open, which helps the font stay legible at text sizes. Letterforms avoid sharp corners in favor of softened terminals, contributing to an easygoing, polished impression.