Sans Faceted Nypa 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, 'Peridot Latin' by Foundry5, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Cairoli Classic' by Italiantype, 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, 'Denso Sans' by Monotype, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, and 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, hard-edged tone, signage clarity, angular, faceted, condensed, blocky, monolinear.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar facets. Stems are thick and largely uniform, with squared terminals and occasional chamfered notches that create a cut-metal silhouette. Counters tend to be narrow and vertically oriented, and the overall rhythm is tight with compact sidebearings and a strong vertical pull. Numerals and capitals share the same rigid, constructed geometry, giving the set a consistent, stencil-like solidity without actual breaks.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic phrases where its dense weight and angular detailing can be appreciated. It works well for sports branding, industrial-themed packaging, and signage-style graphics that benefit from a compact, high-impact word shape. For long text or small UI sizes, its narrow counters and heavy color may feel crowded.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a punchy, no-nonsense presence. Its faceted construction reads as engineered and tough, evoking signage, equipment labeling, and sporty headline typography. The condensed width adds urgency and impact, making words feel compressed, loud, and direct.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive, faceted construction. Its geometry suggests a goal of creating an engineered, hard-edged display voice that stays consistent across letters and numerals for bold, attention-driven typography.
Diagonal joins and chamfered corners are used as a unifying motif across rounds and bends, producing a cohesive “cut and folded” feel. At larger sizes the sharp facets become a defining texture; at smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight can reduce internal clarity, especially in complex letterforms.