Sans Faceted Nyme 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agency FB' by Font Bureau, 'Denso Sans' by Monotype, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, mechanical, impact, space saving, branding, numerals, stenciled, octagonal, condensed, blocky, angular.
A condensed, heavy sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing most curves with crisp planar facets. The forms are tall and compact with tight internal counters, producing a dense vertical rhythm. Terminals and joins tend to be squared or chamfered, giving letters like O/C/G/Q and numerals like 0/8 an octagonal, sign-cut look. Overall stroke treatment stays steady and solid, with minimal modulation and a consistent, engineered geometry across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed weight and chamfered geometry can read clearly and project impact—headlines, posters, apparel graphics, sports or team-style branding, and bold packaging. It can also work for short, high-contrast-on-background labels and signage where an industrial, cut-metal feel is desired.
The faceted construction and compressed stance create an assertive, no-nonsense tone that reads as industrial and performance-driven. It evokes the visual language of sports numbering, utility labeling, and hard-edged retro display typography—confident, tough, and slightly mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight width, using faceted geometry to suggest precision and toughness. By standardizing clipped corners and minimizing curves, it aims for a consistent, easily recognizable silhouette that holds up well in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
The letterforms rely on vertical emphasis and narrow apertures, which can make texture feel compact and impactful in headlines. The lowercase maintains the same angular logic as the capitals rather than becoming more calligraphic, helping mixed-case settings keep a uniform, poster-like presence.