Sans Faceted Mide 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, techno, industrial, retro, utilitarian, arcade, geometric system, digital aesthetic, impact display, industrial utility, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky, stencil-like.
This typeface is built from sturdy, monoline strokes with aggressively chamfered corners, producing an octagonal, faceted silhouette wherever a curve would normally appear. Counters are squared-off and slightly rounded only by bevels, giving letters like O, C, and G a clipped, engineered feel. Terminals are flat and crisp, joins are tight, and overall proportions stay compact with a disciplined, modular rhythm. Lowercase forms echo the same geometry, with single‑storey a and g, a squared, open e, and a hooked f; numerals follow the same beveled, rectangular construction for consistent texture in mixed content.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where its faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, title cards, and branding marks. The robust shapes and squared counters also suit packaging, labels, wayfinding, and UI moments that aim for a technical or retro-digital character.
The sharp facets and hard stops convey a mechanical, digital tone that reads as purposeful and no-nonsense. Its geometry evokes retro screen graphics, industrial labeling, and sci‑fi interfaces, combining a nostalgic arcade flavor with a contemporary technical edge.
The font appears designed to replace traditional curves with planar bevels, creating a consistent octagonal system that feels engineered and contemporary. Its intent is likely to deliver strong impact and instant thematic cues—technical, futuristic, and arcade-adjacent—while staying clean and highly structured.
The design’s repeated corner cuts create strong internal patterning and a slightly “machined” sparkle at display sizes. Straight-sided bowls and tight apertures keep the face punchy, while the uniform stroke thickness maintains a clean, grid-friendly presence.