Sans Normal Gigev 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, branding, ui text, friendly, casual, bookish, soft, approachable, add warmth, improve readability, humanist tone, casual voice, humanist, rounded, calligraphic, lively, warm.
A slanted, humanist-leaning design with softly rounded terminals and gentle stroke modulation. Curves are open and elastic, giving bowls and counters a slightly handwritten rhythm rather than rigid geometry. The lowercase shows clear, readable shapes with a single-storey “a” and “g”, while ascenders and descenders are moderately long, adding an airy vertical cadence. Numerals follow the same relaxed, rounded construction, and overall spacing feels even and text-oriented.
It performs well in short-to-medium body copy where a softer, more human voice is desired, such as editorial sidebars, lifestyle content, or app and web UI with a friendly tone. The design also suits packaging and branding that benefits from an approachable, informal personality without becoming overly stylized.
The font reads warm and informal, with a subtle handwritten flavor that feels personable rather than decorative. Its italic slant and rounded finishing create a conversational tone that suits friendly messaging and comfortable reading.
The design appears intended as a text-friendly italic with humanist warmth—combining clear, open forms with a gently calligraphic movement to add personality while maintaining readability.
The character set shown favors open apertures and smooth joins, helping small details stay distinct in continuous text. Capitals are clean and simple, pairing smoothly with the more lively lowercase for mixed-case setting.