Sans Other Kyvu 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, game titles, industrial, edgy, comic, retro, hand-cut, impact, attitude, diy texture, display clarity, retro edge, condensed, angular, blocky, irregular, stencil-like.
A condensed, heavy-weight sans with tall proportions and a compact rhythm. Strokes are largely monoline and rectilinear, with sharp corners, notched terminals, and occasional triangular cut-ins that create a hand-cut, stencil-like feel. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and many letters show slight tapering or uneven sidewalls, giving the set a deliberately irregular texture. The overall spacing appears tight and the letterforms stack into a dense, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and title treatments where a dense, high-impact presence is desired. It can also work for logos or packaging that benefits from a gritty, hand-cut aesthetic. For longer text, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve clarity given the tight interiors and angular details.
The font conveys an edgy, energetic tone that feels industrial and a bit mischievous. Its jagged cut-ins and uneven geometry suggest DIY signage, comic title lettering, or retro display work where attitude matters more than polish. The resulting voice is bold, attention-grabbing, and slightly off-kilter.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that merges condensed block construction with deliberate imperfections. By combining monoline heft, tight counters, and recurring notched cutouts, it aims to deliver a strong silhouette and a distinctive, crafted personality in short bursts of text.
Distinctive notches and cutouts recur across the alphabet, helping maintain a consistent motif while keeping individual glyphs quirky. Numerals follow the same condensed, blocky construction, reading best at larger sizes where the interior apertures and small counters can breathe.