Sans Faceted Ufde 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'React BTL' by BoxTube Labs, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Folio' by Linotype, and 'Avilock' by Namara Creative Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, utilitarian, retro, impact, space-saving, ruggedness, brand mark, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, compact, condensed.
A compact, heavy block display face built from straight strokes and sharp chamfered corners, replacing curves with crisp facets. Counters and apertures are tight and mostly rectangular, giving the letters a dense, stamped look. Vertical stems dominate, terminals are blunt, and rounded forms (like O/C/G) resolve into octagonal silhouettes that keep the rhythm rigid and mechanical. The lowercase follows the same squared construction with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy joins, while figures echo the same faceted geometry for a consistent, punchy texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, sports or event branding, product packaging, and bold wayfinding or labeling. It can work for subheads and callouts where a compact, authoritative texture is desired, but is less ideal for long-form reading due to its tight interior spaces.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, with a strong industrial and athletic flavor. Its hard edges and compressed stance evoke signage, equipment markings, and bold headline typography with a slightly retro, varsity-adjacent attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint while maintaining a distinctive faceted construction. By standardizing chamfered corners and polygonal bowls across the set, it aims for a cohesive, rugged voice that stays highly legible in display contexts.
At larger sizes the faceting reads as a deliberate design feature; at smaller sizes the tight counters and narrow apertures can visually fill in, especially in letters like a/e/s and numerals with enclosed shapes. The strong, uniform stroke weight keeps color very even, making it most effective when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing.