Sans Faceted Buvi 5 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bolshevik' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, sports branding, industrial, techno, arcade, tactical, futuristic, impact, geometric rigor, futurism, durability, display clarity, angular, chamfered, octagonal, blocky, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with sharply chamfered corners and faceted, near-octagonal counters in round letters. Strokes are uniform and rectangular, with tight interior apertures and squared terminals that create a rigid, engineered silhouette. The design favors straight segments over curves, producing strong horizontal and vertical rhythm; diagonals appear as clipped corners rather than flowing joins. Lowercase forms echo the uppercase geometry, keeping a consistent modular feel and sturdy texture in words.
Best suited to display roles where shape and attitude matter: headlines, posters, logos, game titles/UI labels, team or event branding, and packaging where a rugged, machined aesthetic is desirable. It can work for short blocks of text at larger sizes, but the tight apertures suggest avoiding small, dense body copy.
The faceted construction and stenciled, machine-cut impression give the font a utilitarian, sci‑fi tone—confident, tough, and slightly retro-digital. It reads as technical and game-like, with a bold, assertive presence suited to punchy messaging rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, faceted construction into a compact, high-impact sans that feels cut from solid material. By using consistent chamfers and polygonal counters, it aims for a distinctive, tech-forward look that remains cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Counters tend to be small and polygonal, which boosts impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals feel especially emblematic and sign-like, with a uniform, armored color on the page that holds together well in all-caps settings.