Sans Faceted Nivi 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, retro, authoritative, mechanical, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, industrial styling, octagonal, condensed, monolinear, geometric, angular.
A condensed, all-caps–friendly sans built from clipped corners and straight segments that replace curves with faceted, octagonal forms. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, producing dense black shapes and strong vertical emphasis. Counters are compact and squarish, apertures are tight, and joins are crisp, giving letters a stamped, engineered feel. Lowercase echoes the uppercase construction with simplified, rectilinear bowls and short, squared terminals; figures are similarly blocky and uniform in color.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and sports or industrial branding where compact width and strong presence are advantages. It also fits labels, wayfinding, and short UI callouts when used at sufficiently large sizes and with generous tracking.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a sports-signage confidence and a slightly vintage, scoreboard-like edge. Its sharp facets and compressed rhythm read as purposeful and mechanical, projecting strength and discipline rather than warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using faceted construction to evoke hard surfaces and engineered precision while maintaining a clean sans structure.
The facet cuts are applied consistently across rounds (O/C/G/Q/0/8), creating a cohesive geometric system. The narrow proportions and tight internal space increase impact but can make longer passages feel crowded, especially at smaller sizes.