Sans Faceted Mimi 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Octin College' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, assertive, utilitarian, retro, impact, branding, ruggedness, geometric consistency, angular, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared proportions and prominent chamfered corners that create an octagonal, faceted silhouette. Strokes are broadly uniform, with minimal modulation and mostly flat terminals; many curves are replaced by straight segments and clipped joins. Counters are tight and rectangular-leaning, producing a dense, compact texture, while uppercase forms feel sturdy and monolithic. Lowercase maintains the same hard-edged construction, with single-storey a and g and a generally upright, no-nonsense rhythm that reads cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where its faceted construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, and bold callouts. It also fits signage and labeling contexts that benefit from firm, angular forms, and works well for sports branding, team marks, packaging, and event graphics where an assertive, engineered look is desired.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, evoking industrial labeling and athletic or institutional lettering. Its sharp facets and blocky massing give it a confident, slightly retro flavor, leaning more toward functional signage than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to translate a rugged, machined aesthetic into a straightforward sans structure, using systematic corner cuts to replace curves and soften extremes without adding ornament. The goal seems to be strong presence and quick recognition, prioritizing durability of shape and a consistent geometric voice across the character set.
The distinctive chamfers act as a unifying motif across letters and numerals, making the design feel cohesive and emblematic. The numerals share the same clipped geometry, helping set-like compositions (scores, codes, headings) look consistent and deliberate.