Sans Faceted Doto 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, titles, packaging, gothic, angular, aggressive, retro, fantasy, dramatic impact, stylized gothic, poster presence, brand distinction, blackletter-tinged, chiseled, geometric, pointed, high-impact.
A heavy, faceted display sans with sharply planar joins and clipped, wedge-like terminals that replace traditional curves. Counters are compact and often squared-off, giving letters a dense, blocky silhouette and strong figure/ground contrast. Capitals are tall and rigid, while lowercase forms are simplified and angular with a notably small x-height and sturdy verticals; diagonals and bowls resolve into straight segments rather than smooth arcs. Overall spacing reads tight and rhythmically uniform, with intentional irregularities in widths that add a cut-metal, constructed feel.
Best suited for large-format use such as posters, headlines, cover titles, logos, and packaging where its angular silhouettes can be appreciated. It can work for short emphatic lines in entertainment contexts (games, music, events) and for branded display typography that benefits from a hard-edged, constructed presence.
The tone is bold and theatrical, evoking chiseled signage and stylized medieval or fantasy lettering without fully adopting traditional blackletter calligraphy. Its hard corners and pointed strokes create an assertive, slightly menacing energy that feels suited to dramatic, high-volume statements. The look also nods to retro poster and game-title aesthetics through its geometric, faceted construction.
The design appears intended to translate gothic/blackletter attitude into a clean, faceted sans structure—trading calligraphic curves for straight cuts and wedge terminals. It prioritizes impact and distinctive texture over continuous readability, aiming for a dramatic, emblematic voice in display settings.
At text sizes the dense interiors and sharp notches can visually merge, so the design reads best when given room and scale. Numerals and capitals carry especially strong, emblem-like shapes, and the overall texture forms a striking, dark typographic color in paragraphs.