Sans Faceted Fuba 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Raker' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, techno, industrial, futuristic, sporty, retro, angular identity, tech aesthetic, speed cue, system consistency, angular, faceted, octagonal, geometric, monolinear.
A slanted, monolinear sans built from crisp planar cuts that turn bowls and curves into octagonal, faceted forms. Strokes keep an even thickness and terminate in sharp angles, with corners frequently chamfered rather than rounded. The italics-like forward lean is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the alphabet a fast rhythm. Counters tend to be compact and polygonal (notably in O, Q, 6, 8, 9), while diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y feel engineered and tense. Spacing reads moderately open in text, with a slightly mechanical, segmented flow created by the repeated angled joins.
Best suited to short-form settings where the angular construction can be appreciated: headlines, posters, product marks, packaging, and apparel graphics. It also fits technology, gaming, and motorsport-themed visuals where a fast, engineered feel is desirable. For body copy, it works most comfortably at larger sizes where the faceted counters stay clear.
The faceted geometry and steady slant produce a sleek, high-tech tone that feels energetic and purpose-built. It suggests speed, precision, and a mildly retro-futurist aesthetic reminiscent of industrial labeling or sci‑fi interface typography. Overall, the voice is assertive and contemporary rather than friendly or literary.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric sans into a cut-metal, planar language, replacing curves with systematic chamfers for a cohesive sci‑fi/industrial identity. The consistent forward slant reinforces motion and modernity while keeping the overall structure straightforward and utilitarian.
Several glyphs emphasize distinctive polygonal construction—particularly the octagonal O and the angular Q tail—helping the design maintain a strong display identity. The numerals echo the same cut-corner logic, keeping a cohesive system across alphanumerics. In longer text, the repeated facets create a textured, segmented pattern that reads cleanly at larger sizes and gains character as size increases.