Sans Faceted Henu 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, ui labels, industrial, technical, modern, condensed, architectural, space saving, geometric styling, technical tone, display clarity, angular, faceted, monoline, crisp, tall.
This typeface is a tall, tightly spaced sans with a monoline construction and distinctly angular, faceted contours. Curves are consistently resolved into straight segments, producing chamfered corners and polygonal bowls (notably in C/G/O/Q and the rounded lowercase). Vertical strokes are dominant and clean, with short crossbars and economical joins that keep counters open despite the condensed proportions. Uppercase forms feel structured and disciplined, while the lowercase maintains the same narrow rhythm with simple terminals and compact apertures.
Best suited to short text where a compact, high-impact voice is desired: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, and brand marks that benefit from a narrow footprint. It can also work for UI labels or technical captions when set with sufficient size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is precise and engineered, evoking labeling, instruments, and contemporary industrial design. Its faceted geometry adds a subtle sci‑fi or techno edge without becoming decorative, giving text a cool, streamlined attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving condensed sans with a distinctive geometric signature. By replacing curves with planar facets and keeping stroke contrast minimal, it aims for a consistent, modern texture that feels both functional and stylized.
The numerals follow the same angular logic, with squared-off turns and minimal curvature, helping maintain a consistent texture across mixed alphanumeric settings. The design reads best when allowed a bit of tracking or generous line spacing, as the condensed silhouettes create a strong vertical cadence.