Sans Faceted Sysa 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, packaging, industrial, athletic, techno, arcade, tactical, impact, ruggedness, geometric system, display punch, retro tech, angular, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, compact.
This typeface is built from heavy, block-like forms with planar chamfers that replace curves, producing an octagonal, faceted silhouette across rounds and diagonals. Strokes are consistently thick with squared terminals and clipped corners, creating a tight, mechanical rhythm and strong, even color in text. Counters are generally small and geometric, with simplified inner shapes (notably in O, Q, 8, and 9) that reinforce the hard-edged construction. The lowercase follows the same engineered logic, with single-storey a and g, sturdy verticals, and minimal modulation, while figures mirror the same cut-corner geometry for a uniform alphanumeric set.
Best suited to bold display roles such as headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing branding where the faceted geometry can be appreciated. It also fits sports and team-oriented applications—jerseys, event graphics, and athletic identity systems—along with packaging or signage that benefits from a tough, industrial voice.
The overall tone feels tough, utilitarian, and energetic—suggesting sports numerals, machinery labeling, and retro digital/arcade aesthetics. The faceting gives it a rugged, built-from-plates character that reads as confident and assertive rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a consistent, faceted construction system that evokes cut metal, stenciled plates, or game UI lettering. It prioritizes strong presence and stylistic cohesion over delicate detail, aiming for a modern-industrial display look.
The design maintains a consistent system of corner cuts and straight segments, which helps cohesion across mixed-case settings. At smaller sizes, the tight apertures and small counters may reduce clarity, while larger sizes emphasize the distinctive angular construction.