Sans Faceted Niku 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'House Sans' and 'House Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, branding, industrial, assertive, rugged, technical, retro, impact, headline, signage, stencil-like, compactness, angular, blocky, chiseled, compressed, cornered terminals.
The letterforms are built from straight strokes and clipped corners that replace curves with angular facets, creating a chiseled, planar look. Counters are compact and rectangular, apertures are tight, and terminals tend to end in flat cuts or small step-like notches. The rhythm is compact and vertical, with squared rounds in characters like O/Q and a consistently blocky silhouette that holds together strongly in all-caps and headline settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and short display lines where a forceful, geometric tone is desired. It can work well for athletic branding, industrial or tech-themed graphics, event titling, and bold wayfinding-style treatments, especially in all caps. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the tight apertures and compact counters remain clear.
This typeface projects a tough, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly industrial edge. Its faceted geometry and compressed stance feel assertive and technical, with a subtle retro sign-painting and sports/utility flavor. Overall it reads as bold, gritty, and attention-grabbing rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining clear, hard-edged shapes. By translating curves into facets and keeping counters tight, it emphasizes a machined, constructed aesthetic suited to bold messaging. The overall system favors strong silhouettes and uniform, utilitarian structure over softness or calligraphic nuance.
The numerals and capitals share the same squared, faceted construction, helping mixed alphanumeric strings feel cohesive. Several shapes feature purposeful notches and stepped joins (notably in forms like J, S, and some lowercase), reinforcing the engineered, cut-from-plate impression.