Sans Faceted Fuba 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quantico' by MADType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, technical, industrial, tactical, futuristic, sporty, modernize, sharpen, energize, systematize, angular, chamfered, geometric, polygonal, crisp.
The design uses straight strokes and chamfered corners to replace curves with planar facets, creating a consistent polygonal silhouette across letters and numerals. Strokes are even and clean with minimal contrast, and the italic slant adds motion without becoming calligraphic. Proportions stay fairly compact and upright in structure, while the faceted terminals and notched joins keep the texture sharp and patterned in running text.
It works well for headlines, branding, packaging, and display settings where a sharp, contemporary edge is desirable. The distinctive faceting also suits tech interfaces, sports or performance-oriented graphics, sci‑fi or gaming-themed titles, and signage where a clean but characterful italic is needed.
This typeface feels technical and assertive, with a crisp, engineered tone that suggests precision and control. Its angular rhythm reads as modern-industrial and slightly tactical, giving text a purposeful, forward-leaning energy.
The font appears designed to translate a geometric, faceted visual language into an everyday sans structure, prioritizing crisp edges and repeatable angles over optical softness. The italic construction suggests an intention to add speed and emphasis while keeping the overall voice controlled and schematic.
Round shapes like O, C, and 0 become multi-sided forms, and diagonal letters (A, V, W, X, Y) emphasize the cut-corner construction particularly strongly. Numerals maintain the same chamfered geometry, helping mixed alphanumeric strings feel cohesive.