Sans Faceted Omli 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, quirky, hand-cut, playful, offbeat, crafty, handmade feel, display impact, quirky branding, angular texture, angular, faceted, irregular, chiseled, geometric.
This typeface is built from straight, faceted strokes that replace most curves with crisp planar segments, producing a distinctly angular outline throughout. Strokes are broadly consistent in thickness with minimal contrast, while corners and terminals show deliberate irregularity that reads as hand-cut rather than mechanically perfect. Proportions are compact with a steady cap height and a moderate x-height; rounds like C, O, and Q become polygonal bowls, and diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y are sharply articulated. The lowercase keeps simple, single-storey constructions and a slightly uneven rhythm, and the numerals echo the same polygonal geometry for a cohesive texture across alphanumerics.
This font suits display uses where its faceted, hand-cut personality can be a feature—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks for craft-oriented or quirky products. It can also work for short editorial callouts or book covers, especially when you want an angular, playful voice; for long body copy, larger sizing helps preserve the facet details and maintain an even reading rhythm.
The overall tone feels crafty and informal, like lettering carved from paper or cut from tape, giving text a friendly, slightly mischievous character. Its faceted geometry adds a subtle “chiseled” edge that can suggest retro signage or playful fantasy without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to merge a clean sans foundation with a deliberately faceted, hand-made surface, turning curves into angular planes to create a memorable texture. It aims for character and distinctiveness while staying legible through simple structures and consistent stroke weight.
In running text, the irregular angles create a lively, jittery texture and clear letter differentiation, while the more geometric faceting keeps it from feeling purely handwritten. The distinctive polygonal bowls and angled terminals are most apparent at medium to larger sizes, where the facets read as intentional design rather than noise.