Sans Faceted Huluf 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Krupkrop' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, game ui, angular, technical, playful, hand-built, retro, geometric styling, distinctiveness, display impact, systemic forms, faceted, chiseled, monolinear, irregular rhythm, polygonal.
This typeface is drawn with monolinear strokes and a distinctly faceted construction, replacing curves with short straight segments and angled joins. Letterforms show consistent, sharp corners and flattened terminals, producing a slightly jagged outline while maintaining clear counters and recognizable silhouettes. Proportions lean compact with straightforward geometry; widths vary by character, and the overall rhythm feels deliberately uneven in a controlled, designed way. Numerals and lowercase follow the same polygonal logic, with simplified shapes and occasional asymmetry that reads as intentional rather than rough.
This font suits display-driven work such as posters, headlines, branding marks, and packaging where an angular, constructed voice is desirable. It can also work well in game UI or themed interfaces that benefit from a geometric, polygonal texture. For best results, give it generous size and spacing to let the facets read cleanly.
The faceted, polygonal structure gives the font a technical, schematic feel, while the irregular rhythm adds a playful, DIY energy. It evokes a retro digital or hand-cut signage mood—precise enough to feel engineered, but quirky enough to feel human. The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing without becoming heavy or ornamental.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted aesthetic into a legible sans structure, using straight segments to suggest curves and create a crystalline texture. It aims to feel constructed and distinctive while still supporting mixed-case reading in short-to-medium strings. The consistent application of angled terminals and segmented curves suggests an emphasis on system and repeatable shape logic.
Diagonal strokes are prominent and often meet at sharp apexes, creating a crisp, crystalline texture across words. Counters stay relatively open for the style, which helps legibility in short lines, though the repeated angles can create visual busyness in longer text. The design maintains a coherent system of facets across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a unified texture in mixed-case settings.