Sans Faceted Nina 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, mechanical, impact, ruggedness, machined look, retro utility, signage clarity, chamfered, angular, blocky, stencil-like, compact.
A heavy, faceted display sans with chamfered corners and planar cuts that substitute for curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with crisp terminals, giving letters a carved, geometric silhouette and a steady, block-like texture in words. Counters tend to be small and angular, and many joins are reinforced by diagonal facets, creating a machined look. The numerals and capitals read as sturdy, sign-painter blocks, while the lowercase keeps a compact, utilitarian rhythm with simplified forms and minimal modulation.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand marks where the faceted geometry can be appreciated. It also works well for sports branding, event graphics, and industrial-themed packaging where a rugged, mechanical voice is desirable.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, with a distinctly industrial, sports-signage energy. Its sharp facets suggest machined metal or cut vinyl, projecting strength and urgency rather than softness or elegance. The style also carries a retro utility feel, reminiscent of team markings and hard-edged branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through simplified geometry and consistent chamfered cuts, replacing curves with planar facets for a distinctive, fabricated feel. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a compact, high-contrast texture in display typography.
The angular construction produces strong silhouette recognition at larger sizes, but the tight counters and dense color can make long passages feel heavy. The faceting is consistently applied across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping mixed-case settings retain a cohesive, engineered personality.