Sans Faceted Akti 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Expedition' by Aerotype and 'Arame' by DMTR.ORG (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, jerseys, gaming ui, industrial, sporty, tactical, techy, retro, impact, ruggedness, machined look, signage, octagonal, beveled, angular, blocky, stenciled.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with sharp chamfered corners and faceted, planar cuts substituting for curves. Forms are largely built from straight segments with octagonal counters (notably in O and 0) and occasional notches that create a slightly stenciled, machined feel. Stroke thickness is consistently robust with minimal modulation, producing dense, high-impact letterforms and compact internal spaces. The lowercase follows the same geometric system as the caps, with squared bowls and clipped terminals that keep the texture crisp and rigid across text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, sports identifiers, and bold branding where its angular, cut-metal texture can read cleanly. It also fits UI labels for games or tech-themed graphics when used at larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and engineered—evoking machinery, uniforms, and scoreboard numerals. Its faceted geometry reads as tough and purposeful, with a mild retro-digital flavor that can feel both athletic and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a rugged, geometric display voice by translating traditional sans structures into faceted, chamfered silhouettes, prioritizing impact and a manufactured aesthetic over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Numerals are especially strong and sign-like, with clear, angular silhouettes suited to large sizes. In longer lines, the tight counters and frequent corner cuts create a busy, patterned texture that emphasizes shape over softness.