Sans Faceted Nidi 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ramsey' by Associated Typographics, 'Ultimatum MFV' by Comicraft, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, and 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, apparel, signage, athletic, industrial, commanding, retro, impact, compactness, ruggedness, geometric consistency, blocky, faceted, angular, squared, condensed.
This typeface is built from heavy, monoline strokes with squared counters and crisp, chamfered corners that replace most curves with short planar facets. The overall silhouette is compact and vertically driven, producing tight, rectangular forms and a strong columnar rhythm in text. Terminals are blunt and mechanical, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation; bowls and rounds (like O, C, G, and 0) read as octagonal/squared forms. Lowercase follows the same hard-edged construction, with sturdy stems, squared shoulders, and simple joins that keep forms compact and punchy.
Best suited for headlines and short, attention-grabbing settings where strong structure and impact matter—such as sports identities, team graphics, poster titles, merchandise, and bold wayfinding or product labeling. It can also work for large-format UI labels or badges where a compact, authoritative voice is desired.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking sports lettering, stenciled signage, and no-nonsense technical labeling. Its sharp facets and dense texture convey a rugged, competitive energy with a clear retro-industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint, using a consistent faceted geometry to suggest durability and speed. By substituting curves with chamfered planes and keeping stroke weight uniform, it aims for a modernized, industrial take on classic athletic block lettering.
The faceting is applied consistently across the character set, creating a cohesive geometric logic that stays legible at display sizes. In running text the dense, dark color and tight shapes create high impact, while the angular counters help preserve character distinction despite the heavy weight.