Sans Faceted Ofhi 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: signage, posters, packaging, interfaces, headlines, technical, industrial, retro, utilitarian, mechanical, space-saving, technical clarity, geometric styling, system branding, functional display, octagonal, condensed, angular, monoline, square terminals.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with small planar facets that create octagonal bowls and chamfered joins. Strokes are largely monoline with crisp, square-cut terminals, giving a clean, engineered texture. Proportions run compact and condensed, with tall caps and tight sidebearings that produce an economical rhythm in text. The lowercase maintains simple, sturdy constructions with squared counters and a consistent, grid-like geometry across letters and numerals.
It suits short to medium text where a compact, high-impact sans is helpful—such as signage, labels, posters, packaging panels, and UI headings. The crisp geometry and tight rhythm can also work well for technical diagrams, wayfinding-style typography, and brand systems that want a structured, engineered feel.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a subtle retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, and simplified signage. Its angular faceting adds a mechanical edge that reads as precise and functional rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, machined aesthetic into a practical sans for display and functional messaging. By standardizing chamfered corners and straightened curves, it aims for strong legibility with a distinctive, faceted personality that stays disciplined in continuous text.
Chamfering is used consistently at outer corners and at many inner joins, which keeps dense text from looking spiky while preserving a hard-edged silhouette. The numerals follow the same faceted logic, contributing to a cohesive, system-like appearance across alphanumerics.