Sans Faceted Doba 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Magnitudes' by DuoType and 'LHF Advertisers Square' by Letterhead Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, labels, industrial, athletic, tough, utilitarian, retro, impact, strength, machined look, display readability, graphic voice, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed curves, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric display sans built from straight strokes and sharp chamfered corners, replacing most curves with faceted, octagonal cuts. Counters are compact and squared-off, with consistent stroke thickness and crisp right-angled joins that keep forms rigid and mechanical. Proportions skew compact and upright with a high x-height; uppercase and lowercase share a sturdy, uniform rhythm, and round letters like O/Q read as angular polygons rather than true ovals. Numerals match the same chiseled construction, producing an assertive, tightly packed texture in text.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, team or event graphics, packaging, and bold labels. It also works well for short UI badges, section headers, or signage where a strong, angular silhouette helps text hold up at a glance.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial and athletic flavor reminiscent of stenciled, engineered, or varsity-inspired lettering. The faceted construction adds a rugged, hard-edged energy that feels strong, direct, and purpose-built rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a cohesive faceted construction—offering a sturdy, engineered aesthetic that reads quickly and projects strength. Its systematic chamfers and polygonal rounds suggest a goal of creating a distinctive, industrial-leaning display voice while keeping letterforms straightforward and legible.
The font’s distinctive identity comes from systematic corner cuts and flattened terminals, which create a consistent "machined" look across caps, lowercase, and figures. In longer lines the dense black shapes and compact counters prioritize impact over softness, making it best when set with ample size or generous spacing.