Sans Faceted Kana 5 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a slanted, angular sans with faceted construction that replaces curves with crisp, planar segments. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with chamfered terminals and frequent octagonal counters (notably in O/0 and related forms). The proportions run broad with a forward-leaning stance, and the rhythm is driven by long horizontals and sharply cut joins. Lowercase forms stay compact and utilitarian, with simplified bowls and straightened arches; numerals echo the same geometric, cut-corner logic for a cohesive alphanumeric set.
Best suited to headlines, branding marks, posters, and packaging where a sharp, high-energy voice is desired. It also fits UI overlays and themed graphics (e.g., gaming, tech, motorsport) when used at medium-to-large sizes with ample spacing. For long-form reading, it works more as an accent style than a primary text face.
The overall tone feels fast, engineered, and performance-oriented, evoking sci‑fi interfaces, motorsport graphics, and industrial labeling. Its hard edges and forward slant convey momentum and assertiveness, while the consistent faceting reads as precise and tool-made rather than organic.
The design intention appears to be a modern, speed-inflected display sans built from consistent faceted geometry, aiming for a distinctive, mechanical look that stays legible through bold silhouettes and simplified interior shapes.
The geometry favors straight segments and notched/chamfered corners, producing strong silhouettes at display sizes. In dense text the sharp joints and wide stance create a busy texture, so it benefits from generous tracking and shorter line lengths.