Sans Faceted Orpa 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, tech branding, signage, posters, headlines, techy, industrial, futuristic, precise, utilitarian, geometric rigor, technical tone, modern signage, display clarity, faceted, angular, chamfered, square-rounded, monolinear-ish.
This typeface uses straight strokes and planar facets to suggest curves, with chamfered corners and squared bowls that read as softly rounded rectangles. Stems are clean and mostly uniform, while terminals frequently cut off at diagonal angles, creating a consistent engineered rhythm. Counters are open and geometric, and many letters (such as C, G, O, Q, S) rely on clipped corners rather than true arcs, giving the set a crisp, modular feel. Spacing appears even and the overall silhouette stays compact and orderly in both caps and lowercase.
It works well for interface labels, dashboards, product markings, wayfinding, and contemporary tech branding where a geometric, engineered voice is desirable. The clean, high-clarity shapes also suit short headlines and poster typography, especially when you want a futuristic or industrial flavor without heavy stylization.
The overall tone feels technical and manufactured—more like signage, interfaces, or hardware labeling than editorial typography. Its faceted geometry adds a subtle sci‑fi edge while remaining restrained and legible, projecting a cool, precise, no-nonsense personality.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, machine-made aesthetic into a practical sans for display and short text. By replacing curves with controlled facets and chamfers, it aims to feel modern and technical while keeping letterforms recognizable and consistent across cases and numerals.
Distinctive details include the squared, beveled construction of round letters, a narrow, engineered “S”-shape, and numerals that echo the same chamfered-corner logic for a cohesive alphanumeric system. In text, the consistent corner treatment creates a steady texture, with a slightly mechanical cadence that stands out without becoming decorative.