Sans Faceted Yilu 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Signa' by FontFont, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Comic Opera JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, and 'Aeonis' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, game titles, tech branding, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, mechanical, action, impact, speed, modernity, strength, precision, angular, faceted, slanted, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with sharp, planar facets replacing most curves. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear with crisp corners, chamfered joins, and squared terminals, producing a cut-from-metal feel. Counters are tight and geometric, and the rhythm is driven by strong horizontals and diagonals rather than round forms. Uppercase and lowercase share the same angular construction, and numerals follow the same blocky, faceted logic for a consistent, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, logos, poster typography, sports or esports identities, and game or entertainment titling. It can also work for punchy UI labels or product marks where a hard-edged, performance-oriented voice is desired.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and tech-leaning, with a sporty edge. Its faceted geometry reads like industrial signage or sci‑fi interface type, projecting strength and motion rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a sense of speed and precision. By substituting curves with faceted cuts and maintaining a consistent, blocky construction across letters and numerals, it aims for a cohesive, modern display style that signals power and motion.
The slant and clipped corners create distinct silhouettes that hold up best at display sizes, while the dense interior spaces can make long text feel compact and intense. The design emphasizes sharp diagonals in letters like A, K, N, V, W, X, and Y, reinforcing a forward-driving, aerodynamic impression.