Sans Faceted Kovo 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, game ui, sports branding, aggressive, futuristic, metal, arcade, tactical, impact, edge, thematic display, brand mark, stylization, angular, faceted, chiseled, blocky, monolinear.
A sharply faceted, geometric display sans built from straight strokes and hard corners, with no true curves. Forms lean on triangular cuts, notched counters, and pointed terminals that create a consistent “carved” silhouette across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Stroke weight stays broadly uniform, while internal apertures and counters are reduced into angular holes and slits, boosting density and impact. The rhythm is compact and punchy, with distinctive, idiosyncratic constructions in letters like S, G, and R that emphasize a modular, planar logic over traditional calligraphic flow.
Best suited to headlines, logotypes, posters, and packaging where an assertive, geometric voice is desired. It also fits game UI, esports/sports branding, and techno or industrial-themed graphics, especially when set with generous size and spacing to preserve the angular counters.
The overall tone is intense and combative, reading as techno-industrial and game-like with a metal-adjacent edge. Its sharp facets and dagger-like terminals project speed, danger, and high-energy spectacle rather than softness or everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, stylized display face that replaces curves with planar facets to create a weaponized, emblem-like texture. Its letterforms prioritize attitude, silhouette, and thematic coherence over neutral readability, making it ideal for titles and branding that need a hard-edged identity.
Legibility is strongest at larger sizes where the internal notches and small counters stay open; in small text those details may visually fill in and make similar shapes converge. The design’s consistent use of angled joins and cut-in corners produces a cohesive, emblematic texture that works best when the type is allowed to dominate the composition.