Sans Faceted Kaby 5 is a bold, very wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, game ui, techno, industrial, futuristic, gaming, modular, impact, precision, futurism, systematic, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, angular, squared counters.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners in place of curves. Letterforms show an octagonal/planar construction with squared counters and frequent 45° cuts at terminals and joins, creating a hard-edged rhythm. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness, with wide proportions and a compact, boxy silhouette; bowls and rounds read as faceted rectangles rather than circles. Spacing appears generous enough for display use, and the lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s angular logic for a uniform, technical texture.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display where its angular detailing can be appreciated—such as posters, esports or gaming branding, tech and hardware packaging, and interface titles. It can also work for bold wordmarks and section headers in sci‑fi themed projects, but the strong geometry may feel rigid for long continuous reading.
The overall tone is assertive and machine-like, with a sci‑fi/arcade energy. Its sharp facets and blocky mass suggest engineered hardware, interface typography, and industrial signage rather than editorial warmth. The texture feels disciplined and modular, projecting a contemporary, high-impact attitude.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary display sans that replaces traditional curves with planar cuts to achieve a precise, futuristic look. By keeping stroke weight steady and corners consistently chamfered, it aims for a cohesive, engineered aesthetic that remains legible while feeling distinctly technical.
Diagonal segments are used sparingly and purposefully, mainly as corner chamfers and in letters like K, V, W, X, Y, and Z, reinforcing a constructed, cut-from-plates feel. Numerals follow the same faceted geometry, keeping a consistent presence alongside caps and lowercase in mixed settings.