Sans Faceted Ralu 7 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, album art, gaming titles, gothic, medieval, metal, heraldic, dramatic, dramatic display, gothic flavor, engraved look, impactful titles, emblematic branding, angular, faceted, chiseled, blackletter-adjacent, high-contrast shapes.
A heavy, compact display face built from sharp planar facets rather than smooth curves. Strokes maintain a largely consistent thickness, with corners cut into crisp bevels that create a chiseled, polygonal silhouette. Counters are small and often squared or notched, and terminals finish with pointed, blade-like angles. Uppercase forms feel more geometric and emblematic, while the lowercase keeps a tight, vertical rhythm with simplified bowls and strong diagonals; figures follow the same faceted construction for a uniform texture in headlines.
Best suited to display settings where its carved, angular personality can read large—posters, title cards, branding marks, packaging accents, and entertainment or game-related headings. It can also work for short pulls or labels when strong, stylized emphasis is desired, but is less appropriate for extended body text.
The overall tone is forceful and theatrical, evoking a gothic, forged-metal sensibility. Its angular notches and beveled edges suggest engraved lettering, armor, or stone-carved signage, giving text a stern, ceremonial presence.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter-like severity into a cleaner, faceted construction, prioritizing bold texture and emblematic presence over smooth readability. Its consistent stroke weight and beveled geometry aim to deliver a modern, cut-metal look that stays cohesive across letters and numerals.
The faceting introduces distinct internal rhythm at corners and joins, producing a patterned sparkle in longer lines. The tight counters and dense silhouettes increase visual impact but can reduce clarity at small sizes, especially where interior openings become minimal.