Sans Faceted Nija 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, retro, sporty, assertive, tactical, display impact, brand mark, signage, rugged tone, geometric styling, angular, faceted, beveled, chamfered, blocky.
A heavy, angular display face built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets. The forms are mostly monolinear with subtle contrast created by angled terminals and internal notches, giving a chiseled, beveled impression. Counters tend toward octagonal or diamond-like shapes (notably in O/0 and related round letters), and many joins are squared and mechanical, producing a sturdy, compact rhythm. Spacing reads fairly even at display sizes, while the sharp cuts and interior apertures create a lively texture in words and numerals.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, badges, and logotypes where the faceted construction can be appreciated. It can also work well for sports branding, game titles, and product packaging that benefits from a rugged, technical edge; for longer text, larger sizes and comfortable tracking help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is tough and energetic, with a machine-made, athletic feel. Its faceted geometry suggests metalwork, signage, and team branding—confident, slightly aggressive, and purpose-built rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, emblematic look through geometric, faceted construction—evoking cut metal or stenciled forms while staying clean and sans in structure. Its consistent angular vocabulary suggests an emphasis on punchy recognition and a strong silhouette for branding and titling.
Distinctive cut-ins and wedge-like terminals add character without relying on ornament, and the numeral set matches the same polygonal logic for a consistent, logo-ready voice. The sharp vertices and small interior details make the design feel most at home when given room to breathe at larger sizes.