Sans Faceted Buti 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Block Capitals' by K-Type and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, impact, ruggedness, geometric styling, signage clarity, faceted, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, compact counters.
This typeface is constructed from heavy, blocklike forms with consistent chamfered corners that replace most curves with angled facets. Strokes are broadly uniform, with squared terminals and rectangular interior cutouts that keep counters tight but legible. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with simplified geometry, straight-sided bowls, and a distinctly angular silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, emphasizing flat planes and clipped corners for a cohesive, sign-like texture.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, titles, sports identities, merchandise graphics, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, geometric presence. It also works well for labels and signage where strong silhouette recognition and a compact, punchy texture are desirable.
The font conveys a tough, no-nonsense tone with a sporty, workmanlike edge. Its angular planes and dense black shapes feel engineered and utilitarian, evoking team branding, equipment labeling, and bold display messaging. The mood leans energetic and assertive rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through heavy, angular construction and repeatable corner facets. By minimizing curves and keeping stroke behavior consistent, it targets bold display settings where a mechanical, athletic, or industrial voice is more important than nuanced text readability.
The sharp corner cuts create a consistent octagonal motif throughout, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes while giving the face a distinctive, machined character. The lowercase echoes the uppercase’s rigidity, producing a uniform, headline-forward voice rather than a highly calligraphic or humanist one.