Sans Faceted Kobe 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, techno, industrial, retro, machined look, display impact, geometric system, angular, chamfered, octagonal, geometric, modular.
A geometric sans with an engineered, faceted construction: curves are largely replaced by straight segments and chamfered corners that create octagonal counters and joints. Strokes are monolinear and heavy, with squared terminals and consistent edge angles that repeat across rounds like C, G, O, Q, and the numerals. Proportions feel compact and sturdy, with a tall lowercase relative to caps and clear, blocky shapes that stay crisp at display sizes. The lowercase follows the same modular logic, with single‑storey forms (notably a and g) and simplified bowls that emphasize straight cuts over smooth arcs.
Best suited to short text where its faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and apparel graphics. It also fits UI titling, esports or tech-themed visuals, and signage where a strong, machined presence is desired, while longer body copy may feel busy due to the segmented forms.
The overall tone is technical and game-like, evoking industrial labeling, sci‑fi interfaces, and retro digital hardware. Its faceted geometry reads assertive and utilitarian, with a hard-edged rhythm that feels modernist but also distinctly arcade and futuristic.
The design appears intended to translate a hard-edged, planar aesthetic into a consistent alphabet, prioritizing repeatable angles and chamfers over traditional curves. The goal is a robust display sans that signals precision, strength, and a contemporary tech/industrial mood.
The diagonals are minimized and handled with straight bevels, giving letters like S and G a segmented feel and making round glyphs appear as flattened octagons. The numerals follow the same system, with an especially geometric 0 and a squared, architectural 2 and 3 that reinforce the display-first personality.