Sans Normal Etbut 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, fashion, packaging, invitations, airy, elegant, refined, contemporary, luxury tone, editorial display, graceful motion, minimal elegance, pen influence, monolinear, hairline, calligraphic, slanted, open counters.
A delicate hairline italic with crisp, smooth curves and a consistent slanted rhythm. Strokes are extremely thin with noticeable contrast created by tapered joins and pressure-like transitions, giving many letters a drawn, pen-informed feel while staying largely sans in construction. Forms are open and rounded, with generous counters, long sweeping diagonals, and occasional sharp terminals that add sparkle without becoming ornamental. Overall spacing reads light and roomy, with a flowing, slightly variable cadence across glyphs that emphasizes motion and elegance.
Best suited to display use where its hairline strokes can remain crisp: magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, boutique packaging, event invitations, and refined logotypes. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads when printed or rendered at sufficient size and contrast against the background.
The font feels poised and fashionable, projecting a refined, editorial tone rather than a utilitarian one. Its thin, gliding strokes and graceful curves suggest sophistication, restraint, and a sense of luxury. The italic slant adds momentum and a conversational warmth while remaining polished.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, minimal italic voice with just enough calligraphic influence to feel crafted. It prioritizes elegance and visual finesse over rugged legibility, aiming for high-end presentation in headline and branding contexts.
Round characters like O/Q/0 read as clean, near-elliptical outlines, while diagonals in A/V/W/X and the looped behavior in g/y introduce a more expressive, handwritten nuance. Numerals follow the same airy construction, maintaining a consistent lightness suitable for understated typography.