Sans Faceted Syde 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, techno, arcade, military, high impact, faceted geometry, rugged display, signage feel, retro tech, blocky, angular, chamfered, octagonal, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with sharp planar facets replacing curves. Corners are consistently chamfered, producing octagonal counters and squared-off terminals throughout. Strokes stay monolinear with crisp, orthogonal construction, and the overall fit is compact with sturdy sidebearings that create a tight, efficient rhythm in text. Numerals and capitals share a uniform, mechanical silhouette, while the lowercase echoes the same faceted geometry for a cohesive, hard-edged texture.
This font is best suited to display settings where bold, angular shapes can dominate: headlines, posters, badges, team or athletic branding, and strong packaging panels. It can also work for UI labels or signage-inspired graphics when a rugged, faceted texture is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The faceted, armor-like forms give the type a tough, engineered tone that reads as sporty and utilitarian. Its crisp angles and chunky mass also evoke retro digital and arcade signage, lending an assertive, high-impact voice.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-metal aesthetic into a readable sans, prioritizing impact and stylistic consistency over softness. By standardizing chamfered corners and squared counters, it aims to deliver a durable, high-energy display voice that remains coherent across letters and numerals.
Diagonal strokes are used sparingly and feel carefully constrained, reinforcing a machined look. The strong corner notches and chamfers maintain consistent visual logic across rounds (C/G/O/Q) and joins (M/N/W), keeping the style recognizable even at a glance.