Sans Faceted Ofva 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marca' by ArimaType, 'Magnitudes' by DuoType, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports, signage, industrial, techno, athletic, assertive, utilitarian, impact, compactness, machined look, signage clarity, modernity, octagonal, chamfered, angular, condensed, blocky.
A condensed, all-caps-forward sans with hard, chamfered corners and faceted, near-octagonal curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a sturdy, monoline rhythm with minimal contrast. Counters are compact and squared-off, and many terminals end in clipped angles rather than smooth rounds, giving letters like O/C/G and digits like 0/8/9 a distinctly planar, cut-metal feel. Spacing reads tight and efficient, with a consistent, engineered geometry across the set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding marks, and short UI or labeling contexts where a compact footprint and strong, angular silhouette help text pop. It can also work well for sports-themed graphics, equipment-style labeling, and signage where an engineered, stenciled-adjacent look is desired.
The overall tone is mechanical and no-nonsense, with a sporty, scoreboard-like toughness. Its angular facets suggest precision and fabrication—more industrial signage than editorial typography—creating an assertive, modern presence that feels technical and performance-oriented.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a faceted, machined aesthetic—replacing curves with clipped planes to create a rugged, technical voice. It prioritizes compactness and impact, aiming for clear recognition at display sizes and in bold, high-contrast applications.
The faceting is applied consistently to both uppercase and lowercase, helping mixed-case text maintain a unified texture. Round forms are systematically “squared” into multi-sided shapes, and joins are kept clean and rigid, reinforcing a constructed, modular impression.