Sans Faceted Ufko 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, and '946 Latin' by Roman Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, esports, apparel graphics, sporty, aggressive, industrial, dynamic, techy, impact, speed, ruggedness, modern utility, display, angular, faceted, blocky, condensed feel, chiseled.
This typeface uses heavy, forward-leaning forms built from crisp, planar facets rather than smooth curves. Corners are sharply clipped with consistent chamfers, creating octagonal counters and cut-in terminals that feel machined and sturdy. Strokes maintain a uniform thickness with minimal modulation, while the overall rhythm stays compact and tightly spaced in silhouette, emphasizing impact and speed. Numerals follow the same hard-edged construction, with strong verticals and squared-off bowls that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best used for short, prominent text such as headlines, sports or esports identities, event posters, and bold promotional graphics. It also suits apparel lettering and packaging that benefits from a rugged, high-impact presence, while extended body text may feel visually dense due to the weight and tight, angular construction.
The tone is forceful and high-energy, with a competitive, action-oriented flavor. Its slanted stance and chiseled geometry suggest motion, toughness, and a no-nonsense attitude suited to bold, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a simplified, geometric build that reads like carved or stamped lettering. By replacing curves with consistent chamfers and maintaining strong, uniform strokes, it aims to project speed, toughness, and modern utility in display settings.
The faceting is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive “cut metal” look. Round shapes like O/Q and 0/8 are resolved as multi-sided forms, and many terminals end in angled wedges that reinforce the streamlined, performance feel.