Sans Faceted Koto 5 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from sharp, planar strokes with clipped corners and triangular notches replacing curves. The forms are mostly monoline and strongly geometric, with squared counters, hard joins, and frequent diagonal cuts that create a faceted rhythm across the alphabet. Uppercase letters read as compact, blocky silhouettes, while the lowercase mirrors the same construction with simplified, angular bowls and short, straight terminals. Numerals and punctuation follow the same chiseled logic, emphasizing straight segments and beveled edges for a consistently constructed set.
Best suited to logos, titles, posters, and short headline settings where its angular construction can be a feature rather than a distraction. It works particularly well for gaming, esports, sci‑fi, tech promo materials, and packaging that benefits from a hard-edged, engineered aesthetic. For longer passages, it will typically perform better in brief bursts or display sizes where the faceted details remain clear.
The overall tone feels futuristic and game-like, with an assertive, industrial edge. Its jagged geometry and deliberate “cut” details suggest armor plating, sci‑fi interfaces, and high-energy branding rather than neutral text typography.
The design appears intended as a display sans with a faceted, machined personality—trading smooth curves for beveled planes to create a distinctive, high-impact voice. Consistent stroke weight and repeated diagonal cuts suggest an intention to maintain uniform texture while delivering a dramatic, futuristic look.
Many glyphs incorporate intentional internal cut-ins and wedge-shaped apertures that add visual texture, especially in rounded characters that would normally rely on curves. The letterfit appears tight and the silhouettes are dense, making the design read best when given enough size and spacing to keep the internal angles from crowding.