Sans Faceted Ofby 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Marca' by ArimaType and 'Highriser' by Nicolas Deslé (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, technical, retro, impact, space saving, machine aesthetic, display clarity, faceted, octagonal, condensed, angular, square-shouldered.
A condensed, heavy sans with a strictly angular construction that replaces curves with beveled, octagonal facets. Strokes are largely even in thickness, with squared terminals and consistent chamfering at corners, creating a crisp, cut-metal silhouette. Proportions are tall and compact, with relatively small counters and tight apertures; rounded letters like C, G, O, and S read as polygonal forms. Lowercase maintains the same hard-edged logic with a compact x-height and short extenders, producing a tight, vertical rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where its sharp facets and condensed width can deliver impact in limited horizontal space. It also fits sports branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a tough, machined look, and works well for short UI or display readouts when a technical, industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone feels industrial and utilitarian, with a sporty, scoreboard-like energy. Its faceted geometry suggests mechanical precision and engineered surfaces, lending a slightly retro, arcade/signage flavor while staying clean and contemporary.
The design appears intended to translate a carved, stamped, or machined aesthetic into a compact display sans, using consistent chamfers to create cohesion across letters and numbers. Its emphasis on strong silhouettes and tight proportions suggests prioritizing immediate visual punch and space efficiency over extended text comfort.
Numerals follow the same chamfered vocabulary and appear designed for quick recognition at display sizes. The texture in paragraphs is dark and assertive, with strong vertical emphasis and minimal softening from curves, which can make long passages feel dense.