Sans Faceted Midu 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ft Thyson' by Fateh.Lab, 'Enamela' by K-Type, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'From the Internet' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, industrial, technical, sporty, military, futuristic, impact, utility, precision, modernity, ruggedness, octagonal, angular, chamfered, blocky, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with faceted, chamfered corners that turn round shapes into crisp octagonal silhouettes. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a strong, even color in text. Counters are squared-off and relatively tight, and terminals are blunt or clipped, giving curves like C, O, and S a planar, cut-metal feel. The overall rhythm is dense and structured, with straightforward geometry and sturdy verticals that keep lines of text stable and emphatic.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and bold branding where a rugged, engineered look is desired. It can work effectively on packaging and labels, as well as sportswear or team-style graphics, where compact, punchy letterforms help maintain impact in limited space.
The faceted construction and blocky massing create an industrial, utilitarian tone that reads as engineered and no-nonsense. Its sharp geometry suggests machinery, athletics, and tactical signage rather than warmth or delicacy. In longer settings it feels assertive and functional, with a distinctly modern, hard-edged personality.
This design appears intended to translate a hard, fabricated aesthetic into a readable sans by replacing curves with controlled facets and keeping stroke weight consistent. The goal is a strong, compact voice that communicates durability and precision while remaining straightforward to set in short-to-medium text blocks.
The numerals follow the same clipped-corner logic, reinforcing a cohesive system across letters and figures. The design favors clarity through strong silhouettes, though the tight counters and angular detailing make it most comfortable at display sizes where the facets remain clearly legible.