Sans Faceted Heho 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, technical, architectural, futuristic, utilitarian, geometric clarity, technical voice, space efficiency, modern signage, faceted, angular, condensed, monoline, geometric.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp facets that read like chamfered geometry. Strokes are largely uniform, producing a clean monoline texture, while internal counters and joints stay open and neatly squared-off. Proportions are compact and vertically oriented, with tight aperture shapes and a steady, rhythmic cadence across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The overall drawing favors hard edges and planar turns, giving round letters a polygonal silhouette and keeping terminals clean and unadorned.
It performs best in display contexts where its angular construction can be appreciated: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and wayfinding or product labeling. The condensed footprint and monoline texture also make it useful for tight spaces where a clean, technical voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The faceted construction gives the font a technical, engineered tone—more like signage, drafting, or device labeling than handwriting or editorial typography. Its crisp angles and restrained detailing feel modern and purposeful, with a slightly futuristic edge driven by the chamfered forms rather than ornament.
The design appears intended to translate a sans-serif skeleton into a faceted, chamfered system that feels machined and contemporary. By standardizing corners and keeping contrast minimal, it aims for clarity and consistency while projecting an industrial, architectural character.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent cap-height presence with squared shoulders and clipped outer corners, while lowercase keeps similarly angular bowls and straightforward, tall stems. Numerals follow the same chamfered logic, supporting a cohesive alphanumeric palette that stays legible through consistent stroke weight and disciplined geometry.