Sans Faceted Orna 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, branding, signage, techno, industrial, arcade, mechanical, futuristic, display impact, digital aesthetic, industrial tone, systematic geometry, angular, beveled, octagonal, blocky, modular.
This typeface is built from straight strokes and clipped corners, replacing curves with crisp planar facets that create an octagonal, beveled silhouette throughout. Stems are heavy and largely uniform, with squared terminals and frequent 45° cut-ins and cut-outs at joins. Counters are compact and geometric (notably in O/0 and B), and diagonals in letters like N, M, V, W, X, and Y are rendered with the same faceted logic, giving a consistent, engineered rhythm. The overall fit is fairly tight and the texture is dense, with clear, stencil-like notches and chamfers that emphasize structure over softness.
Best suited to display applications where its faceted geometry can read clearly and contribute to a strong visual identity—headlines, posters, packaging, branding marks, and on-screen UI elements for games or tech-forward products. It can also work for signage or labels where a mechanical, engineered feel is desired, while extended body text may appear dense due to the compact counters and sharp internal angles.
The tone is technical and machine-made, evoking digital readouts, industrial labeling, and retro arcade or sci‑fi interface typography. Its sharp geometry and emphatic corners feel assertive and utilitarian, with a distinctly synthetic character rather than a humanist one.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, cut-metal or digital-segment sensibility into a full alphabet, using consistent chamfers and straight-line construction to create a cohesive, futuristic voice. The focus is on impactful silhouettes and a systematic, modular drawing approach that stays legible while foregrounding its faceted aesthetic.
Distinctive angular shaping is maintained across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing strong stylistic cohesion in mixed-case settings. The faceting can slightly reduce openness in small sizes, but it creates a striking, high-impact silhouette at display scales, especially in all-caps or short words.