Sans Faceted Omvy 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, game ui, gothic, medieval, dramatic, angular, ritual, display impact, gothic revival, brand character, carved aesthetic, atmospheric tone, faceted, chiseled, blackletter-leaning, monolinear, geometric.
This typeface is built from sharp planar strokes that substitute facets for curves, producing crisp corners and pointed terminals throughout. Stems are straight and fairly even in thickness, with small internal angles and clipped joins that create a chiseled, constructed feel. Counters tend to be tight and polygonal (notably in O, Q, and 8), and diagonals are used sparingly but decisively, giving letters a compact, vertical rhythm. The lowercase keeps a simple, legible skeleton while retaining the same angular cuts, and the numerals echo the pointed, shield-like geometry for a consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, cover art, and branding where a historic or fantasy-leaning voice is desired. It also fits labels, packaging, and event materials that benefit from a chiseled, emblematic look, and can work for game titles or UI accents when used at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone reads as gothic and ceremonial—evoking carved lettering, heraldic signage, and fantasy or historical atmospheres. Its sharp silhouettes and pointed details lend a sense of intensity and authority, with a slightly ominous, theatrical edge that stands out in display use.
The design appears intended to modernize a gothic/blackletter flavor through simplified, faceted construction—trading calligraphic curves for crisp, cut planes. The goal seems to be strong silhouette impact and a consistent angular motif that remains readable while signaling a medieval or dramatic aesthetic.
In text, the repeated angular notches and pointed terminals create a patterned, high-contrast texture between black shapes and white counters, making it visually distinctive at larger sizes. Narrow proportions and tight apertures can cause letters to visually cluster if set too small or too tight, so generous size and spacing help preserve clarity.