Sans Faceted Dobu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dining Car JNL' and 'Eckhardt Poster Display JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Evanston Alehouse' by Kimmy Design, 'Midfield' by Kreuk Type Foundry, 'Octin College' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, sports branding, signage, industrial, varsity, military, rugged, retro, impact, toughness, institutional, display character, geometric simplification, chamfered, blocky, angular, faceted, compact.
A heavy, block-constructed display sans with sharply chamfered corners and planar facets standing in for curves. Strokes are uniform and square-ended, with abrupt diagonal cut-ins at joints and terminals that create a stamped, machined feel. Counters are tight and mostly polygonal, and the overall rhythm is compact with strong verticals and assertive diagonals; lowercase forms echo the uppercase structure with similarly clipped bowls and notches.
Best suited for impactful headlines, posters, and logo wordmarks where a rugged, angular voice is desired. It also fits sports branding, event graphics, and high-contrast signage applications that benefit from compact, blocky letterforms and strong silhouette recognition.
The faceted geometry and dense color give the face a tough, utilitarian tone that reads as institutional and athletic at the same time. It suggests equipment markings, team identifiers, and bold signage—confident, loud, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to translate traditional block lettering into a faceted, machined aesthetic, prioritizing bold silhouettes and crisp chamfers over smooth curvature. Its consistent planar cuts create a distinctive display texture meant to stand out quickly in branding and headline settings.
Faceting is applied consistently across straight and curved constructions, producing distinctive notches and bevel-like highlights within openings (notably in rounded letters and numerals). The bold mass and tight counters favor larger sizes and short strings where the angular personality can be clearly perceived.