Sans Faceted Ohvi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, game titles, gothic, heraldic, medieval, dramatic, arcane, modernized gothic, carved look, geometric construction, display impact, branding voice, faceted, angular, chamfered, monoline, ink-trap-like.
This typeface builds its forms from crisp, planar strokes with chamfered corners, replacing curves with polygonal facets. Strokes appear largely monoline, with consistent thickness and sharp terminals that often end in clipped diagonals or pointed joins. Counters are geometric and angular (notably in O, Q, and 0–9), and many letters show small cut-ins that read like ink-trap-inspired notches, adding bite and texture without turning into ornament. The lowercase follows the same faceted construction, with compact, sturdy shapes and a clear, upright rhythm in text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging where the faceted construction can be appreciated at size. It also works well for entertainment and genre-oriented titling—games, festivals, or themed events—where a gothic-leaning, chiseled tone supports the message. For longer passages, use larger sizes and comfortable spacing to keep the angular texture readable.
The overall tone feels gothic and heraldic—evoking carved lettering, armor plate, or fantasy roleplaying titling—while still reading as a clean, constructed display sans. Its sharp edges and disciplined geometry create a commanding, slightly ominous voice suited to dramatic themes. The texture in paragraphs is assertive and high-impact, leaning more ceremonial than casual.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter and carved-letter sensibilities into a simplified, geometric, facet-driven construction. By standardizing stroke weight and substituting curves with chamfers, it aims to deliver a bold, contemporary display voice while preserving a medieval/gothic flavor. The consistent bevel motif suggests an emphasis on cohesive texture and strong silhouette over calligraphic nuance.
The caps have a strong, emblematic presence, with polygonal bowls and diagonal cut corners that create a consistent “beveled” motif across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, keeping a cohesive, sign-like clarity. In longer samples the angular joins create a distinctive, dark pattern, so generous tracking and sizes that allow the facets to resolve cleanly will help maintain legibility.