Sans Faceted Ofba 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Qargotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'CA Mechano' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'Patrima' by Juri Zaech, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, team branding, industrial, technical, sporty, retro, assertive, impact, machined look, geometric system, rugged clarity, octagonal, chamfered, angular, blocky, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy sans with sharply chamfered corners that turn bowls and rounds into faceted, near-octagonal shapes. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing a strong, poster-like color and tight internal counters. The geometry favors straight segments and clipped terminals; joins are crisp, and curves are largely implied through planar cuts rather than true arcs. Uppercase forms feel rigid and engineered, while lowercase keeps the same angular logic with simplified, sturdy construction and short ascenders/descenders.
Best suited to display typography where its angular facets remain clear—headlines, posters, labels, and bold interface or wayfinding moments. It can also work well for sports or industrial-themed branding, badges, and product packaging that benefits from a rugged, engineered look.
The faceted construction reads mechanical and no-nonsense, evoking industrial labeling and equipment markings. Its blocky rhythm also carries a sporty, scoreboard-like energy that feels direct and utilitarian rather than friendly or delicate. Overall, it projects toughness and efficiency with a slightly retro tech flavor.
The design appears intended to translate geometric sans letterforms into a consistently faceted system, prioritizing uniform weight and clipped-corner geometry for maximum punch. It aims for a distinctive, machine-cut aesthetic that stays legible while delivering a strong, technical personality.
The numerals and round letters (like O, Q, 0) emphasize the octagonal theme, giving the set a cohesive “machined” silhouette. Square punctuation and the squared-off dotting reinforce the hard-edged voice, and the tight apertures and counters increase impact at display sizes.