Sans Faceted Nifo 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Litmus' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, game ui, industrial, futuristic, aggressive, sporty, techno, impact, machined feel, modern edge, display clarity, angular, faceted, chamfered, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from sharp, planar facets instead of curves. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with frequent chamfered corners and clipped terminals that create a mechanical, cut-metal feel. Counters are tight and often polygonal, and several joins form pointed notches that emphasize a rugged rhythm. Uppercase forms are tall and sturdy, while the lowercase maintains similar angular construction with compact apertures, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and logo work where bold, angular letterforms can carry the visual identity. It also fits sports branding, esports and gaming interfaces, and tech or industrial packaging where a sharp, machined texture supports the message.
The overall tone is assertive and engineered, suggesting machinery, competition, and high-energy motion. Its faceted construction reads as modern and tech-driven, with a slightly militaristic or sci‑fi edge due to the hard angles and abrupt terminals.
The typeface appears designed to translate a bold sans skeleton into a faceted, manufactured aesthetic, replacing curves with angled planes to heighten impact and create a distinctive, rugged silhouette.
The design relies on consistent corner treatment across letters and numerals, creating strong visual cohesion. Because of the tight counters and blunt interior angles, readability is strongest at display sizes where the faceting and cut-ins remain distinct.