Sans Faceted Akdi 2 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Rigid Square' by Dharma Type, 'Forza' by Hoefler & Co., 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, gaming ui, industrial, sporty, techy, assertive, retro, impact, modernize, maximize presence, geometric system, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with octagonal construction: curves are replaced by flat facets and chamfered corners, producing a crisp, machined silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with squared terminals and tight, boxy counters, while round letters like O and C read as multi-sided forms. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with slightly condensed apertures and a strong, uniform texture that holds together in headlines.
Best suited for display sizes where the angular faceting and dense black shapes can define a strong typographic voice—such as sports identities, event posters, gaming/arcade graphics, and bold interface labels. It can work for short callouts and packaging text, but the tight apertures and heavy color are most effective when given generous size and spacing.
The faceted geometry and blunt terminals give a utilitarian, engineered tone that feels athletic and equipment-like. Its sharp planes read as modern and technical, while the arcade-style octagonal forms add a subtle retro display energy.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, multi-sided (octagonal) construction into a practical, high-impact sans that reads as rugged and engineered. By standardizing chamfers and flattening curves into facets, it aims for a distinctive, logo-friendly texture that stays consistent across letters and figures.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same angular logic, keeping the family feel consistent across cases. Numerals echo the same chamfered construction, reinforcing a cohesive, sign-like system suited to high-contrast settings.