Sans Faceted Omda 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nimbus Sans Chinese Simplified', 'Nimbus Sans Japanese', and 'Nimbus Sans Thai' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface replaces most curves with crisp, straight facets, producing polygonal bowls and chamfered joins throughout. Strokes are consistently even, with a clean monoline construction and open counters that keep letterforms legible despite the angular treatment. Terminals are typically flat or slightly clipped, and the overall rhythm is orderly, with a measured, engineered feel across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to branding and headline settings where a geometric, faceted voice can be a defining motif. It also works for posters, packaging, and interface labels that benefit from a precise, constructed look, and can be used in short-to-medium text when a distinctive texture is desired without sacrificing clarity.
The faceted geometry gives the font a technical, contemporary tone—calm and functional, but with a subtle edge. It suggests precision and constructed form, lending a slightly futuristic or industrial flavor without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to translate a familiar sans framework into a faceted, straight-edged system, preserving straightforward readability while introducing a consistent polygonal aesthetic. The goal seems to be a modern, engineered personality that stands out through geometry rather than ornament.
Circular characters such as C, G, O, Q, and 0 read as multi-sided outlines rather than smooth rounds, which creates a distinctive texture in words at larger sizes. The lowercase maintains straightforward, sans-like structures, helping paragraphs stay readable while still showing the signature planar cuts.