Sans Faceted Nibu 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bilokos Pro' by AukimVisuel and 'Interrupt Display Pro' by T4 Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, sporty, authoritative, retro, techno, impact, compactness, machined feel, display strength, geometric consistency, angular, chamfered, faceted, condensed, blocky.
This typeface is built from stout, compact letterforms with a consistent, heavy stroke and distinctly faceted geometry. Curves are largely replaced by straight segments and chamfered corners, producing octagonal bowls and clipped terminals across both capitals and lowercase. Counters are tight and rectangular-to-octagonal, with a crisp, mechanical rhythm and minimal stroke modulation. The overall silhouette stays disciplined and vertical, with short crossbars, squared joins, and strong, poster-like color at text and display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where strong shape and texture matter: headlines, posters, team or event branding, product packaging, and impactful signage. It performs well in short blocks of text or punchy statements, where the condensed, faceted forms contribute a distinctive rhythm without needing fine detail.
The sharp planar cuts and dense black presence create a tough, industrial voice that reads as confident and no-nonsense. Its angular construction also leans into a retro athletic and arcade-adjacent feel, projecting energy and impact rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint, using faceted, chamfered construction to evoke machined lettering and stencil-like toughness. Its consistent geometry suggests a focus on repeatable shapes and bold presence for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms are especially architectural, with pronounced chamfers that emphasize corners and create a consistent “cut metal” look. Numerals match the same faceted logic and weight, supporting bold, high-contrast composition in headlines and short strings.