Sans Faceted Type 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Canby JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Ggx89' by Typodermic, and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, authoritative, retro, impact, compactness, ruggedness, precision, angular, beveled, stencil-like, condensed, blocky.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. Forms are condensed with tall vertical proportions and consistent heavy stroke weight, producing a compact, high-impact rhythm in text. Terminals are largely squared-off and chamfered, with counters kept relatively tight; round letters (like O/C/G/Q) read as octagonal shapes. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, with sturdy, sign-like silhouettes and minimal detailing.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and display settings where its angular silhouettes can read large and punchy. The condensed build also suits branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage or labels that need strong presence in limited horizontal space.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling and athletic or team-style typography. Its sharp geometry and compact stance give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice that feels mechanical and slightly retro without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to translate a hard-edged, engineered aesthetic into a compact display sans, using chamfered geometry to suggest strength and precision. Its consistent faceted construction prioritizes bold visual impact and quick recognition over softness or typographic neutrality.
The faceting is applied consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a coherent system where diagonals and chamfers do most of the shaping. In running text the narrow widths and tight internal space increase density, making the face feel more suited to short bursts than long passages.