Sans Faceted Akji 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'ITC Handel Gothic' by ITC, and 'Obvia Expanded' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, esports, packaging, futuristic, techno, industrial, sporty, arcade, tech aesthetic, high impact, geometric consistency, strong silhouettes, angular, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp facets. Counters tend toward octagonal shapes (notably in O/0 and rounded lowercase), and terminals are consistently chamfered, giving the letterforms a machined, cut-from-plate feel. Strokes are uniform with tight joins and sturdy horizontals; apertures and counters are kept relatively compact, emphasizing solidity and strong silhouette recognition at display sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same faceted construction, maintaining a coherent, modular rhythm across the set.
Best suited for display applications where impact and a technological flavor are desired: headlines, branding marks, sports or esports graphics, product packaging, and UI elements such as labels or navigation in themed interfaces. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where its angular texture is a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is assertive and engineered, with a distinctly futuristic, game-like edge. Its sharp geometry reads as technical and energetic, suggesting speed, hardware, and digital interfaces rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted construction into a functional sans, prioritizing strong silhouettes and consistent chamfered details. It aims to evoke a precision-cut, techno aesthetic while remaining readable in bold, high-impact typography.
The face favors strong, blocky forms and simplified curves, which helps it hold up in high-contrast, high-impact settings. The faceting is consistent across rounds and diagonals, creating a unified "polygonal" texture in words and lines of text.