Sans Other Ipva 2 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, gaming, packaging, industrial, techno, stencil, futuristic, armored, impact, industrial tone, sci-fi styling, constructed forms, distinct texture, geometric, modular, octagonal, segmented, angular.
A heavy, modular sans built from straight segments and clipped corners, giving many forms an octagonal, machined silhouette. Strokes are blocky and uniform with frequent internal cut-ins and small counters that create a stencil-like, segmented construction. Curves are largely suppressed in favor of chamfered geometry, producing squared bowls and faceted diagonals. Spacing and widths vary by character, but the overall rhythm stays dense and compact due to the weight and the repeated use of notches and apertures.
Best suited for display applications where the angular, segmented construction can be appreciated: posters, headlines, branding marks, game titles, tech-themed packaging, and UI accents. It works well for short bursts of text, labels, or titling where impact and a mechanical voice are priorities.
The font reads as industrial and technical, with a rugged, armored feel reminiscent of labeling, machinery marks, or sci‑fi interface typography. Its segmented cuts add a coded, utilitarian tone that can feel both futuristic and slightly militaristic. The strong geometry conveys firmness and control more than warmth or elegance.
The design intention appears to be a constructed, industrial sans that prioritizes bold presence and a distinctive segmented aesthetic over conventional readability. By using chamfered corners and stencil-like interruptions, it aims to evoke engineered surfaces and technical markings while maintaining a consistent modular system across letters and numbers.
In text, the repeated internal breaks create a distinctive texture that stands out at display sizes but can reduce legibility in long passages. The numerals and capitals keep a consistent faceted logic, and the lowercase largely mirrors the same constructed, cut-out approach rather than traditional handwritten forms.