Sans Faceted Ohve 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Gerundal' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, gothic, medieval, industrial, aggressive, monumental, display impact, gothic revival, geometric simplification, emblematic branding, sign-like clarity, angular, beveled, chiseled, geometric, octagonal.
A sharply faceted display sans built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with planar chamfers and pointed joins. Stems are heavy and evenly weighted, with a consistent rhythm of beveled terminals that creates an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette across rounds and diagonals. Counters tend toward rectangular or polygonal shapes, and the lowercase maintains compact forms with single-story constructions and minimal modulation. Numerals and capitals share the same chiseled geometry, giving the set a cohesive, sign-like solidity.
Best used for headlines, posters, logos, and branding moments that benefit from a tough, angular voice. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage where high-contrast silhouettes and a crafted, emblematic feel are desirable. For extended body text, it reads more as a texture element than a neutral workhorse.
The overall tone is medieval-meets-mechanical: severe, assertive, and emblematic. Its hard edges and armor-like contours evoke blackletter influence without calligraphic texture, leaning instead toward a manufactured, stamped aesthetic. The result feels authoritative and dramatic, suited to bold statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, faceted take on gothic/blackletter energy—retaining the historic sharpness while simplifying it into geometric, cut-corner forms. Its consistent beveled construction suggests a focus on strong display impact, reproducible shapes, and a distinctive, engineered personality.
The design relies on repeated corner facets to unify disparate shapes, producing a distinctive sparkle at joins and terminals, especially in diagonals and peaked forms. Spacing appears tuned for headline use, with strong silhouettes and clear word shapes at larger sizes, while the dense, angular detail can build texture in longer lines.