Sans Faceted Lary 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Qargotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, and 'Gineso Titling' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, utilitarian, retro, space-saving, impact, technical tone, sign-like clarity, angular, chamfered, condensed, blocky, stencil-like.
A condensed, heavy sans with squared proportions and consistent stroke thickness. Curves are largely replaced by straight segments and clipped corners, producing faceted, chamfered joins and a rectilinear rhythm. Counters tend toward rectangular or octagonal shapes, apertures are relatively tight, and terminals end bluntly with frequent bevels. Numerals and caps share a sturdy, sign-like construction with clear, geometric silhouettes and minimal modulation.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding, and packaging where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits wayfinding and label-style signage, especially in environments that benefit from an industrial or technical aesthetic. For longer text, it will be more comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone feels industrial and functional, with a distinctly engineered look that recalls labeling, equipment markings, and mid-century technical graphics. Its crisp facets and compact width add a purposeful, no-nonsense character that can read as both retro and modern depending on context.
The design appears intended to translate a utilitarian, machine-made sensibility into a contemporary display sans by substituting curves with planar facets and chamfered corners. It aims for strong presence in tight horizontal space while retaining straightforward, legible skeletons.
The face maintains strong consistency in its corner treatments across letters and figures, which helps unify mixed-case text. The condensed set width and dense internal spaces increase visual weight in paragraphs, favoring display sizes where the faceted details remain evident.