Pixel Gabu 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: pixel ui, game hud, retro titles, 8-bit graphics, posters, retro, arcade, techy, playful, utilitarian, retro emulation, screen clarity, modular system, pixel authenticity, blocky, modular, grid-based, monospaced feel, chunky.
A blocky, grid-built pixel font with squared contours and stepped diagonals that clearly reveal the underlying bitmap structure. Strokes are made from consistent rectangular modules, producing crisp corners, flat terminals, and angular bowls with occasional notches where curves are implied. Spacing reads open and deliberate, with compact counters and a generally wide set that gives letters a sturdy, low-detail silhouette. Numerals and capitals share the same modular logic, creating an even, mechanical rhythm across lines.
Well-suited for game interfaces, pixel-art projects, retro-themed headings, and screen-mimicking UI elements where the bitmap grid is part of the visual language. It can also work effectively for short text in titles, labels, and posters when a classic digital display look is desired.
The overall tone is distinctly retro-digital, evoking classic arcade screens, early computer interfaces, and game HUD typography. Its chunky pixel construction feels playful and technical at once, with a no-nonsense, utilitarian energy that suits nostalgic or lo-fi aesthetics.
The design appears intended to emulate classic bitmap lettering with a clean, consistent pixel grid and straightforward construction. It prioritizes sturdy silhouettes and repeatable modular forms to deliver an authentic low-resolution, screen-native typographic voice.
Diagonal-heavy shapes (like K, R, X, and Z) resolve through stair-step pixel ramps, while rounded forms (like O and Q) appear as squared octagons. The design favors high silhouette clarity over smooth curves, and the uniform module size helps maintain consistency when rendered at small, screen-like sizes.