Sans Other Kyvi 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Contraption' by Pink Broccoli, 'Bugleboy' by Stiggy & Sands, 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, poster, playful, retro, assertive, compact impact, rugged character, signage feel, retro display, condensed, blocky, angular, chiseled, squared corners.
A condensed, blocky sans with heavy strokes and an irregular, hand-cut silhouette. Stems and bowls are largely monolinear, but edges show subtle tapering and notched, chamfer-like corners that create a carved, stenciled impression without true stencil breaks. Curves are tightened into squarish arcs, terminals tend toward flat cuts, and overall spacing feels compact, emphasizing tall vertical rhythm and strong, dark texture in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings where strong impact and compact width are useful—posters, headers, labels, and sign-like applications. It holds up well in short phrases and stacked layouts, where the dense vertical rhythm and rugged corners can contribute character without relying on fine detail.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a slightly quirky, handmade roughness that reads as energetic rather than refined. Its compressed proportions and chiseled details evoke utilitarian signage and vintage display lettering, giving it an industrial-meets-retro personality.
Likely designed as a compact display sans that maximizes visual punch while adding personality through carved-looking corners and slightly irregular contours. The goal appears to be a distinctive, high-impact voice that feels at home in bold graphic layouts and branding-forward typography.
Lowercase forms closely echo the uppercase construction, reinforcing a unified, poster-oriented voice. Numerals and caps maintain the same notched corner language, helping the set stay visually consistent in headlines, badges, and short bursts of copy.