Sans Normal Etres 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logotypes, editorial, posters, airy, elegant, quiet, modern, delicate, refinement, modernity, minimalism, display elegance, stylish emphasis, monoline, linear, geometric, minimal, slanted.
This typeface is a very thin, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and generous white space. Strokes stay even and hairline throughout, with open apertures and broadly rounded bowls (notably in C, O, Q, and the numerals). Terminals are clean and unadorned, and the overall construction leans geometric, mixing circular curves with straight, slightly angled stems and diagonals. Spacing feels light and measured, giving text an even, floating rhythm while maintaining clear letter separation.
Best suited to display settings where its fine strokes can breathe—such as headlines, brand marks, and fashion or lifestyle editorial. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes at comfortable sizes, but will be most effective in print or high-resolution digital contexts that preserve its hairline detail.
The overall tone is refined and understated, suggesting a calm, contemporary sophistication. Its slender, slanted forms read as sleek and fashion-forward rather than emphatic, lending an elegant, almost whisper-quiet presence on the page.
This font appears designed to provide a sleek italic voice within a minimalist sans framework, prioritizing elegance, lightness, and modern geometry. The consistent slant and restrained detailing suggest an intention to add a stylish, refined accent for contemporary layouts without introducing decorative complexity.
The design’s hairline weight makes counters and internal shapes prominent, especially in round characters and figures. Diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y create a crisp, wiry texture, while the numerals keep similarly airy, minimalist forms suited to a light typographic palette.