Sans Faceted Nyse 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Grand' by North Type, and 'Polate' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, western, retro, assertive, impact, compactness, ruggedness, display, angular, faceted, condensed, blocky, chiseled.
A condensed display sans built from sharp, planar facets that replace curves with clipped corners and straight segments. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a strong, poster-like color with minimal modulation and crisp interior counters. The silhouette is tall and tightly proportioned, with squared terminals and frequent beveled notches that create a cut-metal, stamped feel. Lowercase follows the same rigid geometry, with compact bowls and simplified joins; figures are similarly chiseled with firm, upright stance and reduced curvature.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as posters, headlines, logotypes, labels, and wayfinding where a tough, angular character is desirable. It can also work well for sports-themed graphics, event promotions, and product packaging that benefits from a compact, punchy word shape. For extended copy, it performs best in short bursts—subheads, pull quotes, and navigational UI elements—rather than long paragraphs.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, evoking signage, uniforms, and hard-surfaced materials. Its faceted construction reads as rugged and mechanical, with a retro edge that can skew either athletic or frontier depending on context. The narrow rhythm adds urgency and intensity, making the voice feel compressed, loud, and directive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a tight horizontal footprint while maintaining a distinctive faceted voice. By trading smooth curves for beveled planes and squared terminals, it aims to project durability and immediacy, echoing stencil-cut or machined lettering without becoming ornamental.
The distinctive clipped corners become a primary identifying feature at both large and medium sizes, giving text a consistent zig-zag texture across lines. Because many forms rely on tight counters and straight-sided bowls, open spacing and generous line height help preserve clarity in longer settings.