Sans Faceted Ohku 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, technical, retro, industrial, architectural, sci‑fi, constructed look, high impact, space saving, signage clarity, octagonal, condensed, angular, geometric, modular.
A condensed, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. The outlines keep a consistent, engineered rhythm, with vertical emphasis and neatly squared terminals softened only by diagonal chamfers. Counters are narrow and often polygonal, and round letters like O/C/G read as octagonal forms. Lowercase follows the same constructed logic, with single‑storey a and g and simplified joins that preserve a clean, modular texture.
This font works best in display roles where its angular construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logotypes, product marks, and packaging. It is also well suited to signage, UI labels, and technical graphics that benefit from a compact footprint and an engineered, high-structure look.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a strong retro‑futurist flavor reminiscent of industrial signage and machine labeling. Its faceted geometry gives it a sharp, precise presence that reads as purposeful rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to translate a strict geometric grid into a readable sans, using faceted corners to evoke precision and manufactured form. It prioritizes a distinctive, constructed silhouette and consistent system over organic curves, aiming for strong recognition in short bursts of text.
Spacing and proportions create a tight, vertical cadence that makes lines look orderly and gridlike. Numerals follow the same chamfered construction, and the uniform stroke behavior helps maintain clarity in all-caps settings and mixed case without introducing decorative quirks.