Sans Normal Egbag 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ekster' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, packaging, short captions, clean, modern, airy, friendly, readability, modern utility, friendly tone, italic emphasis, monoline, humanist, open apertures, generous spacing, rounded terminals.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded curves and clean joins. The letterforms lean consistently and keep stroke weight even, with open apertures and softly finished terminals that avoid sharp cuts. Uppercase shapes feel simple and geometric, while the lowercase introduces a more humanist rhythm with lively counters and slightly varied widths across characters. Figures are streamlined and readable, matching the same gentle curvature and forward-leaning motion.
This style suits interface copy, subheads, and captions where a clean italic tone is needed without becoming decorative. It can also work well for modern branding and packaging that benefit from a friendly, contemporary slant, and for editorial pull quotes or sidebars where an energetic but controlled texture is desirable.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a crisp, minimal surface with an energetic italic momentum. It feels calm and unobtrusive at a glance, yet slightly expressive due to the slant and rounded shaping, giving it a friendly, editorial voice rather than a strictly technical one.
The design appears intended as a clear, modern italic companion for everyday typography—prioritizing smooth readability, open forms, and an approachable rhythm while maintaining a minimal, sans-serif character.
The slant is pronounced enough to read as an italic style rather than an oblique, and the spacing appears comfortably open, helping the shapes breathe in longer text. Curves are emphasized over angles throughout, keeping the texture smooth and even.