Sans Faceted Lyko 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Air Corps JNL' by Jeff Levine and 'Octin College' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, techno, mechanical, assertive, impact, modernity, ruggedness, technical feel, geometric branding, angular, chamfered, octagonal, geometric, blocky.
A heavy, geometric sans with faceted construction: curves are replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, producing octagonal bowls and sharply chamfered terminals. Strokes are largely uniform in thickness, with squared joins and consistent, planar breaks that create a sturdy, engineered silhouette. Uppercase forms are compact and block-like, while the lowercase keeps the same angular grammar with simplified counters and a sturdy baseline rhythm. Numerals match the caps in weight and facet pattern, with a notably angular, zero-like “0” and strong, straight-sided figures.
Best suited for display typography where the faceted geometry can be appreciated—headlines, posters, team or event marks, product packaging, and UI/overlay graphics that want a rugged, technical feel. It can also work for short labels and signage, especially when a bold, high-impact voice is needed.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling, athletic branding, and sci‑fi interface lettering. Its faceted shapes read as mechanical and modern, projecting confidence and a slightly retro digital edge rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, high-contrast silhouette without relying on curves, using consistent chamfers to create a cohesive, machined aesthetic. The goal seems to be immediate visual impact and a distinctive angular identity for branding and display settings.
The repeated corner-chamfer motif is the key identifying feature, showing up in bowls (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) and in terminals (E, F, T, L, r, t). The design emphasizes crisp diagonals and straight horizontals/verticals, giving text a tight, punchy texture that becomes most distinctive at display sizes.