Sans Normal Esbu 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, editorial, packaging, headlines, posters, airy, modern, elegant, calm, delicate, refinement, contemporary tone, lightness, stylish motion, monoline, geometric, minimal, open counters, rounded terminals.
A monoline sans with a pronounced rightward slant and generous horizontal proportions. Strokes are extremely fine and consistent, with smooth circular bowls and open, lightly drawn apertures that keep forms from filling in. Curves read as geometric and clean, while joins and terminals stay restrained and rounded rather than sharp; overall spacing feels loose, contributing to a light, breathable texture in lines of text. Numerals follow the same thin, gently inclined construction, with simple, open shapes and minimal detailing.
Best suited to branding, editorial headlines, lookbooks, packaging, and other applications where a refined, airy typographic voice is desired. It performs particularly well in larger sizes and in high-contrast print or screen contexts where the hairline strokes can remain crisp.
The overall tone is refined and understated, leaning toward contemporary elegance rather than overt display. Its thin, slanted rhythm feels light on its feet—quietly stylish, precise, and slightly fashion-forward.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, contemporary italic sans with a minimal, geometric backbone and a luxurious lightness. Its proportions and spacing prioritize elegance and visual rhythm over dense text utility.
The italic construction is integral (not a mere oblique), with several letters showing subtly drawn, calligraphic-like entry/exit curves and a consistent forward motion across words. The very light strokes and open spacing emphasize a shimmering, high-end feel but also make the design visually sensitive to size and background contrast.