Sans Faceted Niva 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Foxley 916' by MiniFonts.com and 'Jetlab' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, sports branding, industrial, techno, arcade, futuristic, assertive, impact, tech aesthetic, modular system, stencil-like solidity, branding strength, angular, chamfered, blocky, geometric, octagonal.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and chamfered corners, replacing curves with faceted, planar cuts. Stems are thick and largely monolinear, with squared counters and octagonal internal shapes that stay consistent across letters and numerals. Terminals are blunt and often clipped, creating a crisp, engineered rhythm with compact apertures and sturdy, rectangular bowls. The overall texture is dense and high-impact, with tight-looking joins and a distinctly modular construction.
Best suited to display applications where bold, geometric silhouettes are desirable: headlines, poster typography, wordmarks, game or app UI elements, and impactful labeling. It works well in short bursts on high-contrast backgrounds and in layouts aiming for a tech, industrial, or arcade-styled aesthetic.
The faceted geometry reads as mechanical and futuristic, evoking industrial labeling, arcade-era graphics, and sci‑fi interfaces. Its hard angles and enclosed forms feel forceful and utilitarian rather than friendly, projecting a confident, no-nonsense tone.
The design appears intended to translate a faceted, machined aesthetic into a sturdy sans structure, prioritizing strong silhouette recognition and a consistent, modular geometry across the character set. It emphasizes visual punch and a synthetic, engineered voice over softness or traditional readability in long passages.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same angular logic, and the numerals adopt the same chamfered, octagonal footprint, giving mixed-case text a unified, system-like feel. The sharp corner cuts create clear silhouettes at display sizes, while the dense interior spaces can make long text feel heavy and compact.