Sans Faceted Kowa 2 is a regular weight, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, ui labels, packaging, futuristic, techno, sci-fi, industrial, geometric, modernity, tech styling, geometric system, display impact, angular, faceted, squared, clean, crisp.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and crisp corners with curves replaced by chamfered, planar segments. Terminals are typically squared-off, and bowls and counters are formed with flattened arcs that read as faceted geometry rather than smooth rounds. Proportions run broadly with generous horizontal spread, producing a stable, low-slung silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase. Strokes appear consistent in thickness, with tight joins and a controlled, engineered rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display typography where its faceted geometry can be appreciated—logotypes, headlines, posters, product/tech packaging, and interface labels or HUD-style graphics. It can also work for short bursts of copy such as taglines or section headers, especially in technology, gaming, or automotive contexts.
The overall tone is futuristic and technical, evoking interfaces, machinery labeling, and science‑fiction branding. Its sharp, modular construction feels deliberate and precise, leaning more toward engineered clarity than warmth or tradition.
The design intention appears to be a clean, contemporary sans built around planar facets and squared terminals to deliver a modern, sci‑fi aesthetic while maintaining straightforward letter recognition. It prioritizes a consistent geometric system and strong silhouette for impactful, high-visibility settings.
Uppercase forms emphasize wide, open shapes (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y stay straight and assertive. The numerals follow the same faceted logic, with angular turns and flattened curves that keep the set visually cohesive in headings and display lines.