Sans Normal Esse 11 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, editorial display, minimal, futuristic, airy, elegant, technical, modernity, geometric purity, minimalism, display clarity, monoline, geometric, rounded, clean, linear.
A monoline, geometric sans with extremely thin strokes and generous internal space. Curves are close to circular and terminals are clean and unembellished, giving bowls and counters a precise, schematic feel. Proportions skew horizontally open, with round letters reading broad and calm while verticals stay crisp and straight. The lowercase shows a large x-height and simplified construction, including single-storey forms and compact joins, which keeps word shapes even and smooth at display sizes.
Best suited to display contexts where its hairline strokes and geometric shapes can be appreciated—logotypes, headlines, posters, and airy editorial layouts. It also fits modern branding and packaging that call for a sleek, minimal voice, especially when set with comfortable tracking and larger sizes.
The overall tone is refined and restrained, with a contemporary, tech-forward character. Its hairline structure and geometric rigor evoke a sleek, architectural mood—cool, orderly, and intentionally understated.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, modern geometric sans with a distinctive hairline presence. By prioritizing simple circular construction, high clarity of form, and restrained detailing, it aims to create an elegant, futuristic look for contemporary display typography.
Distinctive details include an open ‘G’ with a minimal cross-stroke, a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, and numerals drawn with similarly circular logic. The very thin weight emphasizes spacing and rhythm; punctuation and dots appear delicate and benefit from ample white space around them.