Sans Other Bakef 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Designator' by TEKNIKE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: display, posters, headlines, signage, ui labels, techy, industrial, sci-fi, modular, utilitarian, futuristic feel, system labeling, strong impact, compact fit, rounded corners, squared forms, stencil-like, compact, monoline.
A compact, monoline sans with squared, rectilinear construction and softened corners. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with frequent open apertures and squared counters that give many letters a semi-stencil feel (notably in forms like E, F, S, and some lowercase). Curves are minimized and often rendered as chamfered angles, while bowls (O, D, P) read as rounded rectangles. The rhythm is tight with short extenders, and several glyphs feature distinctive notches or cut-ins that add mechanical texture without breaking overall uniformity.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings such as posters, title cards, packaging, wayfinding, and interface labels where a technical or sci-fi flavor is desired. It can also work for branding marks or product naming that benefits from a compact, mechanical look and strong silhouette at a range of sizes.
The tone is technical and engineered, evoking control panels, digital hardware labeling, and retro-futuristic interfaces. Its geometric rigidity and repeated cut-in details create a confident, utilitarian voice with a slightly playful arcade-era edge.
The letterforms appear designed to translate a geometric, machine-made aesthetic into a readable sans, prioritizing modular construction, compact fit, and strong presence. The recurring cut-ins and squared counters suggest an intention to feel systematized and device-oriented while remaining legible in display use.
The design emphasizes clear silhouettes and modular repetition over traditional typographic calligraphy. Numerals follow the same squared logic, with simple, sign-like shapes and consistent weight that keeps figures visually stable in sequences.