Sans Faceted Buze 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, game ui, packaging, industrial, aggressive, retro, gaming, posterish, impact, machined feel, retro-tech styling, signage clarity, brand distinctiveness, angular, beveled, chiseled, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, block-built display face constructed from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with sharp facets and chamfer-like cuts. Counters are tight and often angular, with triangular notches and small apertures that create a stenciled, carved feel. The overall proportions read compact and sturdy, with squared terminals, a consistent stroke presence, and slightly varied character widths that keep rhythm lively in text. Numerals and capitals maintain the same faceted logic, producing a uniform, hard-edged texture across lines.
Best suited to short, bold settings such as headlines, event posters, sports or esports branding, game titles and UI labels, and packaging that benefits from an engineered, hard-edged look. It performs particularly well when given generous size and spacing so the internal cuts and facets remain clear.
The font projects a tough, mechanical tone—more forged than drawn—suggesting machinery, armor, or cut metal signage. Its sharp geometry and dense black presence give it an assertive, high-impact voice with a distinctly retro arcade/techno flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a faceted, planar construction that evokes cut or machined letterforms. By minimizing curves and emphasizing chamfered joins and angular counters, it prioritizes a strong silhouette and a distinctive, industrial display texture.
At smaller sizes the tight counters and notches can visually fill in, while at larger sizes the faceting becomes a defining stylistic feature. The diamond-like i/j dots and the angular interior cuts add a distinctive texture that is especially noticeable in repeated letters and all-caps settings.