Sans Faceted Akvu 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manufaktur' by Great Scott (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, game ui, sports branding, industrial, futuristic, tactical, game-like, mechanical, impact, tech tone, ruggedness, signage, branding, angular, chamfered, faceted, octagonal, modular.
A heavy, angular sans with sharply chamfered corners and planar facets that replace curves. Strokes are blocky and largely monolinear, with frequent diagonal cuts creating octagonal outer silhouettes and crisp internal counters. The design reads as constructed from straight segments, giving letters a modular, engineered rhythm; openings and joints are tight, and bowls are squared-off rather than rounded. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, keeping a consistent, stamped geometry across the set.
Best suited for short-form display typography such as posters, headlines, title cards, logos, esports/sports marks, and sci‑fi or industrial-themed UI elements. It can also work for labeling and packaging where a tough, engineered feel is desired, but is less appropriate for long text blocks.
The overall tone is assertive and technical, evoking machinery, sci‑fi interfaces, and industrial signage. Its faceted cuts and dense black shapes feel rugged and tactical, with a hint of arcade/game energy.
The design appears intended to translate a rugged, fabricated aesthetic into letterforms—using chamfers and flat facets to suggest cut metal, armor plating, or interface panels—while maintaining a clean sans structure for bold, attention-grabbing display use.
At display sizes the distinctive chamfers and segmented construction are highly legible, while smaller sizes may compress inner spaces due to the dense weight and tight apertures. The mix of straight stems and angled terminals creates a strong directional sparkle that suits high-contrast layouts.